Mobile Plant Fitter

EMR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days leave

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

EMR is looking for a Mobile Plant Fitter to join our maintenance team across sites in the Glasgow area. You will perform reactive, predictive, and planned maintenance on hydraulic power packs, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and treatment machinery.

A company van and tools are provided, with Monday–Friday hours and overtime available. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 mechanical or fabrication apprenticeship, proven experience with heavy plant and mobile machinery, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Completed a nationally recognised mechanical or fabrication apprenticeship (minimum Level 3).
• Proven background maintaining and repairing heavy plant and mobile machinery in engineering environments.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to work across sites.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, fault-find, maintain, and repair a wide range of equipment including hydraulic power packs, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and treatment machinery.
• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance to prevent breakdowns and ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain, monitor, and document all service, maintenance, and CMMS records.

Skills

Mobile plant maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Fault diagnosis

Education

Apprenticeship Level 3

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Job description

What we offer:

The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, 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 treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
• Cycle 2 work scheme

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

#INDHP

About Our Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter to join our team. As a core member of the maintenance function, you will carry out reactive, predictive, and planned maintenance across our sites. This is a mobile role covering locations within the Glasgow area only, with a company van and tools provided. Working hours are Monday-Friday, with overtime available.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Monitor, fault-find, maintain, and repair a wide range of equipment including hydraulic power packs, pumps, gearboxes, conveyor systems, and treatment machinery.
• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance to prevent breakdowns and ensure smooth operational performance.
• Maintain, monitor, and document all service, maintenance, and CMMS records.
• Identify, investigate, and report machine faults and damages using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring issues
• Perform MIG, TIG, and other welding methods as required.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay compliant and aligned with industry standards.

About You:

• Completed a nationally recognised mechanical or fabrication apprenticeship (minimum Level 3), ideally higher-level or time-served.
• Proven background maintaining and repairing heavy plant and mobile machinery in engineering environments.
• Able to work independently, managing your own time, workload, and site responsibilities effectively.
• Committed to high standards, attention to detail, and safe working practices.
• Full UK driving licence (company van and tools provided)

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.

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.’

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, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

Values

• We Care
• Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
• Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
• Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
• Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive

Recruitment Agencies

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.