At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair a variety of equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Join EMR, a leader in recycling and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 25 days leave, wellbeing support, and financial education.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the planet while building a sustainable career.
- Qualifications: Mechanical or fabrication apprenticeship and experience with heavy machinery.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:
- Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
- Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
- 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
- Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
- Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.
About Our Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled Mobile Maintenance Fitter to join our team. As a core member of the maintenance function, you will carry out reactive, predictive, and planned maintenance across our sites. This is a mobile role, working Monday to Friday, covering Newmarket, Northampton, Bedford, Norwich, Yarmouth, Lenwade. A company van and tools are provided, and there is regular overtime available. You will be responsible for maintaining both fixed plant and fixed and mobile plant equipment to ensure operational reliability and performance across all sites.
Are you looking to build a long-term, sustainable career while genuinely making the world a better, fairer, and greener place for future generations? In this role, you will play a key part in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net-zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040. Your contribution will help shape a cleaner future and make you a true hero in the eyes of generations to come.
The ideal candidate can be based out of any of these locations: Newmarket, Northampton, Bedford, Norwich, Yarmouth, Lenwade.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Monitor, fault-find, maintain, and repair a wide range of equipment including hydraulic power packs, pumps, gearboxes, conveyor systems, and treatment machinery
- Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on both fixed and mobile plant equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure smooth operational performance
- Maintain, monitor, and document all service, maintenance, and CMMS records
- Identify, investigate, and report machine faults and damages using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring issues
- Perform MIG, TIG, and other welding methods as required
About You:
- Completed a nationally recognised mechanical or fabrication apprenticeship (minimum Level 3), ideally higher-level or time-served
- Proven background maintaining and repairing heavy plant and mobile machinery in engineering environments
- Able to work independently, managing your own time, workload, and site responsibilities effectively
- Committed to high standards, attention to detail, and safe working practices
- Full UK driving licence (company van and tools provided)
Who we are: Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet. At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats. We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.
We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.
We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.
We Care
- Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
- Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
We Do
- Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
- Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive
Mobile Maintenance Fitter in Norwich employer: EMR Group
EMR Group is an excellent employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering comprehensive training to help you advance your career as a Yard Operator. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and a hands-on approach, you'll thrive in our supportive outdoor industrial environment, where your contributions directly impact our green initiatives. Join us for a rewarding experience that combines meaningful work with a commitment to sustainability.
