Maintenance Mobile Plant Fitter

International Shipbreaking Limited, LLC; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated maintenance plant fitter to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring the operational efficiency of mobile plant machinery, contributing to a sustainable future by transforming materials responsibly. You will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing essential equipment, while also conducting scheduled checks and ensuring compliance with safety standards. If you have a passion for making a difference and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with the chance to work towards net-zero carbon goals. Join a company that values its employees and promotes a culture of support and growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Wellbeing Scheme

Life Assurance

Financial Wellbeing Support

24/7 Assistance Programme

Online savings with major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of heavy plant and machinery is essential.
• Must have a full driving license and be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain equipment, ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.

Skills

Mobile plant machinery knowledge

Communication skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in plant maintenance

Time served mechanical fitter

Tools

Hydraulic power packs

Conveyor systems

Welding equipment (MIG, TIG)

Job description

Package Description

• Bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus each year you will have the option to buy and sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Wellbeing Scheme, provided through Health Shield, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatment
• Employee Support to include Life Assurance and critical illness pay
• 24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme and Financial Wellbeing Support – access to affordable loans, savings accounts, advanced earned pay, and financial education via salary finance
• Online savings- major retailers, utilities, entertainment plus many more!

About Our Opportunity

Are you looking to have a sustainable career? Whilst truly making the world better, fairer and greener for the next generation. You will be a true hero in the eyes of future generations to come. By playing a key part in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net-zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040. You truly will be making the world a better place to live for the next generation.

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate previous experience of working as a maintenance plant fitter, as well as possess good knowledge and understanding of mobile plant machinery and equipment. Ideally, you will be apprentice trained in construction/agricultural plant maintenance or be a time served mechanical fitter. You must be able to have excellent communication skills and work well on your own initiative.

Working hours shift Monday– Friday.

What You Will Be Doing

• Monitor, fault-find, maintain, and repair equipment (hydraulic power packs, pumps, gearboxes, conveyor systems, treatment machinery).
• Conduct scheduled machinery checks and routine maintenance (oiling, cleaning).
• Replace parts based on service intervals.
• Check and calibrate equipment for accuracy.
• Maintain detailed service and maintenance records.
• Identify, document, and investigate machine damage and faults.
• Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Ensure compliance with processing plant standards and safety procedures.
• Read project plans and coordinate with labour crews for installations.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and other welding methods as required.

About You

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship, preferably higher-level.
• Relevant experience in servicing and repairing heavy plant and machinery.
• Full driving licence required; company van provided for site visits.
• Able to work independently, managing time and workload effectively.
• Communicate effectively with plant operators, site personnel, and customers & build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Adhere to company policies and health & safety procedures.
• Work to high standards with strong attention to detail.

Who We Are

‘Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’ At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

About

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’ ‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’ ‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’ ‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.

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