Maintenance Fitter

Overview

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Fitter to support operations across our Widnes, Salford, and Bromborough sites.

This is a hands-on, mobile role where you’ll play a vital part in keeping our plant and machinery running safely, efficiently, and reliably. Your work will directly support site operations and help ensure Panda continues to deliver safe, compliant, and sustainable waste management solutions.

You’ll be working in a fast-paced, industrial environment where no two days are the same. A strong focus on safety, reliability, and problem-solving is essential.

Areas of responsibility

Plant & Machinery Maintenance

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of plant and machinery, including conveyors, shredders, excavators, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults quickly and carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime.

Multi-Site Support

• Provide maintenance support across Widnes, Salford, and Bromborough, travelling between sites as required using a company van.
• Respond to breakdowns and urgent issues to keep operations running smoothly.

Preventative Maintenance

• Deliver scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce unplanned failures and improve plant reliability.
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance practices.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote safe systems of work and challenge unsafe practices where identified.

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately record maintenance activities, inspections, and parts used.
• Work closely with site teams and supervisors to resolve issues and improve equipment performance.

Experience and Skills

• Full UK Driving Licence (Category B) – essential for travel between sites
• Relevant qualification in plant maintenance, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience maintaining heavy plant or industrial machinery (waste, recycling, manufacturing, quarrying, or similar environments preferred)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Solid mechanical knowledge of heavy plant and associated systems
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards

About Panda

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.