Mobile Plant Fitter

Location: Leeds
Rate: £16-£20 per hour DOE
Contract: Permanent

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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

• Permanent position

• 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