The Best Connection are seeking an experienced Onsite Fitter to join our Nottingham site, with specific responsibility for maintaining and supporting the site shredder — a critical piece of plant central to operational throughput and site performance.

This is a highly skilled maintenance role requiring strong mechanical expertise, fault-finding capability and the ability to respond quickly to breakdowns. Downtime on the shredder has a direct impact on production, revenue and operational efficiency, so technical competence and decisiveness are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on the shredder and associated plant
• Diagnose mechanical faults quickly and implement effective repairs
• Respond to breakdowns as a priority to minimise operational downtime
• Conduct inspections and identify wear, damage or potential failure points
• Replace and repair components including bearings, shafts, hydraulics, motors and drive systems
• Liaise with the Shredder Manager regarding performance, downtime trends and required parts
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and job reports
• Ensure critical spares are identified and communicated
• Support continuous improvement in plant reliability and efficiency
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the maintenance area

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Work in accordance with site Health & Safety procedures
• Follow lock-out / tag-out procedures when working on machinery
• Ensure safe systems of work are adhered to at all times
• Report hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions
• Support compliance with environmental and site permit requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience as a mechanical fitter within heavy industry, recycling, aggregates or manufacturing
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working on plant or shredding equipment
• Good understanding of hydraulics, mechanical drive systems and heavy rotating machinery
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise breakdown response
• Strong problem-solving capability
• Reliable and self-motivated

Personal Attributes

• Calm and methodical under pressure
• Solutions-focused and proactive
• Strong communication skills
• Team-oriented with a safety-first mindset

What We Offer

• £15 - £19 an hour
• Overtime paid after 40 hours per week
• Opportunity to work on a key piece of plant critical to site performance
• Training and development opportunities
• Be part of a newly established and growing site operation

If you are an experienced fitter who thrives in busy, production-critical environments and can keep key plant operating at peak performance, we would like to hear from you.