Mobile Plant Fitter - Leeds

Net Zero Careers Accelerator; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Net Zero Careers Accelerator in Leeds is seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter to service and repair mobile and static plant machinery in a busy operations environment.

You will diagnose hydraulic, electrical and mechanical faults on loaders, compactors, conveyors and shredders, with NVQ3 preferred. Strong fault-finding and safety awareness are essential to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a mobile plant fitter or maintenance fitter.
• Experience with heavy plant machinery and conveyors.
• Strong fault-finding in mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• NVQ Level 3 Plant Maintenance or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on mobile and static plant.
• Maintain loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers and picking lines.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical looms, wiring and connections.
• Complete mechanical and electrical diagnostics.
• Carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate equipment and maintenance records.
• Report equipment performance and recurring faults.
• Work with operations and engineering teams to maintain equipment availability.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Mobile Plant Fitter

Heavy Plant Maintenance

Hydraulics

Electrical Wiring

Diagnostics

Safety Focus

Problem Solving

Waste Industry

Education

NVQ Level 3 Plant Maintenance

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter - Leeds (a13d8962ef95_mobile) Leeds, England

Salary: GBP16 - GBP20 per hour

Mobile Plant Fitter

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)

The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with employers working across the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports opportunities across sustainability, energy efficiency, smart technology, green construction and other areas contributing to the UK's net zero ambitions.

The Opportunity

A leading waste management organisation is looking for experienced Mobile Plant Fitters to support the maintenance, servicing and repair of mobile and static plant machinery within a busy operational environment.

The role covers a range of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance, including equipment such as loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers and picking lines.

Important to Know

Based in Leeds

£16-£20 per hour depending on experience

Mobile plant or heavy plant maintenance experience required

Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills required

Waste, recycling, construction or heavy industry experience advantageous

NVQ Level 3 Plant Maintenance or equivalent preferred

Key Responsibilities

Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on mobile and static plant

Maintain loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers and picking lines

Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems

Maintain and troubleshoot electrical looms, wiring and connections

Complete mechanical and electrical diagnostics

Carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime

Maintain accurate equipment and maintenance records

Report equipment performance, reliability and recurring faults

Work with operations and engineering teams to maintain equipment availability

Ensure all work complies with health and safety procedures

Report hazards, defects and incidents

Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Maintenance Fitter or similar
• Experience with heavy plant or industrial equipment
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Experience with electrical wiring and looms
• Strong mechanical knowledge
• Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Ability to respond effectively to breakdowns
• Experience with waste processing machinery, conveyors, shredders, balers or compactors highly desirable
• NVQ Level 3 Plant Maintenance or equivalent preferred
• Proactive approach and strong commitment to safety and reliability
• Waste management, recycling, construction or heavy industry experience advantageous