Mobile Plant Fitter — Field Service & Reliability Expert

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

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.