Mobile Plant Fitter

Beauparc; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter to maintain, service and repair a wide range of plant machinery across a busy waste management site. This role covers loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers, and picking lines.

You will diagnose faults, work with hydraulic systems and electrical looms, and keep maintenance records to improve reliability and site performance while adhering to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter or similar.
• Experience in waste management, recycling, construction, or heavy industry.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on plant equipment including loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers and picking lines.
• Diagnose faults in hydraulic systems and complete timely repairs to minimise downtime.
• Maintain, install and troubleshoot electrical looms, wiring and connections across plant machinery.
• Carry out full mechanical and electrical diagnostics to identify faults and complete effective repairs.
• Keep maintenance records up to date and report on equipment performance, reliability and recurring issues.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to support equipment availability and site performance.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
• Report hazards, defects or incidents promptly and support a safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Mobile plant maintenance

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Electrical looms

Conveyors

Job description

About the Role

Mobile Plant Fitter

We are currently seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter to join Panda and support our operations within the waste management sector.

As a Mobile Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of a wide range of mobile and static plant machinery used across a busy waste management site. This includes equipment such as loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers and picking lines.

This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical knowledge, hands-on diagnostic skills and experience working with hydraulic systems, electrical looms and heavy plant equipment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on a variety of plant equipment, including loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers and picking lines.
• Diagnose faults in hydraulic systems and complete timely repairs to minimise downtime.
• Maintain, install and troubleshoot electrical looms, wiring and connections across plant machinery.
• Carry out full mechanical and electrical diagnostics to identify faults and complete effective repairs.
• Keep maintenance records up to date and report on equipment performance, reliability and recurring issues.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to support equipment availability and site performance.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures.
• Report hazards, defects or incidents promptly and support a safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Mobile Plant Fitter who can work confidently in a busy operational environment.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Maintenance Fitter or similar.
• Experience working within waste management, recycling, construction, heavy industry or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, looms and mechanical components.
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• The ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to breakdowns.
• Familiarity with waste processing machinery, conveyor systems, shredders, balers or compactors would be highly desirable.
• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or an equivalent qualification would be preferred.
• A proactive attitude with a strong commitment to safety, reliability and continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join a fast-paced operational environment where your skills will directly support site performance, equipment reliability and safe day-to-day operations.

About Us

We are Panda. We value waste.

We're in the business of waste management but that doesn't just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda,people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other's wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we're stronger together.

We expectexcellencein how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

Weown what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don't walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act withtrust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results - knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)