Mobile Plant Fitter

Daval Associates; Caythorpe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after 45 hours

Long-term opportunity

Competitive pay

Job summary

Daval Associates in Caythorpe, NG32, is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to maintain, service, and repair a range of mobile and static plant machinery in a busy waste processing environment.

The role requires diagnosing faults in hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, performing repairs on conveyors, balers, loaders, and shredders, and keeping accurate maintenance records; shift pattern is 6:00–18:00 on a 4-on-4-off rota with 45+ hours overtime and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mobile Plant Fitter or similar.
• Experience in waste management or heavy industry.
• Strong hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical knowledge.
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• NVQ Level 3 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on a variety of plant equipment, including loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers, and picking lines.
• Diagnose and repair faults within hydraulic systems to minimise equipment downtime.
• Maintain, install, and troubleshoot electrical looms, wiring, and connections across plant machinery.
• Complete mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault finding and diagnostics.
• Carry out repairs and servicing efficiently and safely.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report equipment performance, faults, and recurring issues.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to support site efficiency.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
• Report hazards, defects, or incidents promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical wiring

Fault finding

Mechanical components

Diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Full job description

Location: Caythorpe, NG32

Salary: £17.00 - £21.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 12-hour day shifts, 6:00am - 6:00pm 4 on 4 off shifts

Overtime: Paid after 45 hours

We are currently seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join our team and support operations within the waste management sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Plant Fitter with strong mechanical knowledge and diagnostic experience to work in a busy waste processing environment. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing a wide range of mobile and static plant machinery to ensure maximum equipment reliability and site performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on a variety of plant equipment, including loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers, and picking lines.
• Diagnose and repair faults within hydraulic systems to minimise equipment downtime.
• Maintain, install, and troubleshoot electrical looms, wiring, and connections across plant machinery.
• Complete mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault finding and diagnostics.
• Carry out repairs and servicing efficiently and safely.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report equipment performance, faults, and recurring issues.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to support site efficiency.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
• Report hazards, defects, or incidents promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.

About You

• We are looking for a proactive and experienced Mobile Plant Fitter who can work confidently in a busy operational environment.
• Proven experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Maintenance Fitter, or similar role.
• Experience working within waste management, recycling, construction, heavy industry, or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, looms, and mechanical components.
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns.
• Experience with waste processing machinery such as conveyors, shredders, balers, compactors, or loaders would be highly desirable.
• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Strong commitment to health and safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £17.00 - £21.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• 12-hour day shifts, 6:00am - 6:00pm.
• Overtime paid after 45 hours.
• Long-term opportunity within an established waste management operation.
• Opportunity to use and develop your skills in a busy industrial environment