At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair mobile and static plant machinery in a busy waste management site.
- Company: Join Panda, a leading resource recovery business with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to sustainability and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in waste management while utilising your mechanical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter or similar, with strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently seeking a skilled Mobile Plant Fitter to join Panda and support our operations within the waste management sector. As a Mobile Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of a wide range of mobile and static plant machinery used across a busy waste management site. This includes equipment such as loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers and picking lines.
This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical knowledge, hands-on diagnostic skills and experience working with hydraulic systems, electrical looms and heavy plant equipment.
- Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on a variety of plant equipment, including loaders, compactors, conveyors, shredders, balers and picking lines.
- 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.
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Mobile Plant Fitter who can work confidently in a busy operational environment.
- Proven experience as a Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Maintenance Fitter or similar.
- Experience working within waste management, recycling, construction, heavy industry or a similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, looms and mechanical components.
- Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Familiarity with waste processing machinery, conveyor systems, shredders, balers or compactors would be highly desirable.
- NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or an equivalent qualification would be preferred.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter to join a fast-paced operational environment where your skills will directly support site performance, equipment reliability and safe day-to-day operations.
We value waste. We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste. Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability.
