Maintenance Fitter in Grantham

About the Role

Panda Recycling are seeking a Maintenance Fitter to carry out maintenance and repair works in accordance with the operational and maintenance plan. Working within the available budget in order to improve operational reliability and availability of the plant and machinery at the lowest effective maintenance costs for all equipment, installations and buildings on site. Ensuring all works carried out are done so with Health, Safety, Environmental and Product Quality standards being the priority.

Key Responsibilities:

• To abide by & promote health & safety, ensuring all approved company safety policies & processes and other relevant legislation is followed ensuring compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• To provide mechanical repair and maintenance skills including fault identification, analysis to facilitate repairs, improvements, inspections, adjustments and refurbishments to agreed standards.
• Provide good skill level and ability in general bench fitting including fitting of keys, shaft pulleys, gears, couplings, rolling element and plain bearings.
• Servicing, fault diagnosis and rectification of hydraulic and pneumatic system through interpretation of system drawing and equipment manual.
• Installation, condition monitoring and maintenance of gear reducers and clutch systems through fault diagnose, disassemble repair and rebuilding / refurbish of units to agreed standard.
• Where required the carry out of basic MIG and MMA welding and fabrication processes.
• Carry out of mechanical maintenance, inspection and repair of Waste processing machinery (Shredders, separators, trommels etc), bulk storage equipment (silos, vessels, hoppers, etc.), transport systems (belt conveyors, drag chain, etc.) packing and baler systems.
• Plan, rig, sling and act as banksman for simple lifting operations. Where trained and competent operate powered hoists, pendant type.
• Basic welding & fabrication of equipment guarding, safety fences, etc. to agreed standard.
• Ensuring work areas are kept clear at all times and that unused or waste material are returned to stores or properly disposed of at all times.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed in a safe and timely manner and where required details of work carried out is reported to relevant Supervisor and recorded on Maintenance management systems.
• Ensure that tools required for tasks are kept in good condition and that all defects are reported immediately.
• Performing other duties as requested by your maintenance supervisor and management team.

What you will bring:

• Ability to safely use a variety of basic hand tools, portable electrical equipment.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• General Bench fitting and basic fabrication.
• Good communication skills.
• Positive attitude towards working safely.
• Ensure occupational health and safety.
• Demonstrate openness to change, flexibility and adaptability.
• Good personal administration.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Receptive to and carry out training as and when required.

Required Skills & Experiences:

• Completed a recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship, City & Guilds Mechanical qualification or relevant NVQ Level 3.
• Previous Mechanical maintenance experience gained within the Recycling Industry medium / heavy industry, quarrying, process industry, etc.
• General steel fabrication.
• Basic MMA and MIG Welding.
• Knowledge of Industry safe standards and systems of work, including equipment isolation and permitting systems.
• Knowledge of removal, fitting and maintenance of rolling element bearings.
• Principles of basic bench fitting and engineering standards.
• Basic operation and data input using main stream computer operating systems, windows, apple, android, etc.

Desirable Skills & Experiences (not mandatory):

• Rigging & slinging.
• MEWP / IPAF trained.
• Working at height / harness Training.
• Abrasive Wheels Trained.
• Fork lift / telehandler trained.
• IOSH Working Safely.
• Alignment of drives including motor, fans, gearboxes, etc.
• Repair on conveyor belting.
• Proven experience and fault finding and problem solving on a range of mechanical process equipment.
• Basic condition monitoring techniques for medium / heavy industrial equipment.
• Repair and maintenance techniques.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and component operation.
• Ability to read and fully understand 2D equipment drawings and hydraulic / pneumatic circuit drawings.

About Us

We are Panda. 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. At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together. We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward. We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make. And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing. Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact. Take the first step and join us on the journey. Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.