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GoodPeople; Compton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Hands-on role

Job summary

Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) in Ashbourne is seeking an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to maintain, service and repair a range of mobile and static plant. This hands-on role demands strong mechanical knowledge, diagnostic ability, and experience with hydraulic and electrical systems.

Performs planned and reactive maintenance to keep equipment safe and available. Prior experience in waste management or heavy industry is highly desirable; permanent position with competitive hourly pay is

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on repair experience.
• Diagnostic ability across hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and electrical looms/connections.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on mobile and static plant.
• Service and repair equipment including loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers and picking lines.
• Diagnose and repair faults across hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical looms, wiring and connections.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report recurring faults.
• Work closely with operational and engineering teams to maintain equipment availability.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Report hazards, defects and incidents promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Diagnostic ability

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Fault finding

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

Job description

Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environmental impact.

We are looking for an experienced

Mobile Plant Fitter to join a busy waste management and resource recovery operation. You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing a range of mobile and static plant, helping to keep equipment safe, reliable and operational.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with strong mechanical knowledge, diagnostic ability and experience working with hydraulic and electrical systems.

Important to Know

• Permanent position based in Ashbourne.
• £20.00 per hour.
• Experience with heavy plant or industrial machinery is important.
• The role involves both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Experience within waste management, recycling, construction or heavy industry is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on mobile and static plant.
• Service and repair equipment including loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers and picking lines.
• Diagnose and repair faults across hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical looms, wiring and connections.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report recurring faults.
• Work closely with operational and engineering teams to maintain equipment availability.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Report hazards, defects and incidents promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Proven experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Maintenance Fitter or similar.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and hands‑on repair experience.
• Good fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with hydraulic systems.
• Experience with electrical wiring, looms and connections.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy operational environment.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Experience in waste management, recycling, construction or heavy industry.
• Experience with conveyors, shredders, balers, compactors or picking lines.
• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience carrying out both mechanical and electrical diagnostics.

What We Offer

• £20.00 per hour.
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of heavy plant and waste processing equipment.
• A hands‑on role with opportunities to contribute to equipment reliability and continuous improvement.