Maintenance Fitter Northwest

Panda Utilities Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to maintain equipment at multiple sites. This hands-on role requires flexibility and a strong focus on safety. Responsibilities include performing scheduled and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and working collaboratively with site teams to enhance operations. Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance and strong troubleshooting skills are essential. Join a committed team that values sustainability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant or heavy equipment maintenance, ideally in waste management or industrial environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence – Category B required for van travel between sites.
• Solid knowledge of heavy plant machinery and associated systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and ad‑hoc maintenance on plant machinery.
• Diagnose and repair faults across multiple sites.
• Ensure all work meets health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance or mechanical engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Fitter to support operations across our sites in Widnes, Salford, and Bromborough. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and servicing of plant and machinery essential to the operation of our waste management facilities. Your work is critical to ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of each site, helping us deliver on our commitment to environmental sustainability and compliance. This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced environment, requiring flexibility and a strong focus on safety and reliability.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintenance: Perform scheduled and ad‑hoc maintenance on plant machinery (e.g. conveyors, shredders, excavators).
• Reactive Repairs (Multi‑Site): Diagnose and repair faults across Widnes, Salford, and Bromborough sites.
• Preventative Maintenance: Deliver planned maintenance to minimise breakdowns and downtime.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work meets health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Documentation: Record inspections, repairs, and parts usage accurately.
• Teamwork: Work with site teams to resolve issues and improve plant performance.

Experience and Skills

• Full UK Driving Licence – Category B (required for van travel between sites).
• Relevant qualifications in plant maintenance, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in plant or heavy equipment maintenance, ideally in waste management or industrial environments.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving abilities.
• Solid knowledge of heavy plant machinery and associated systems.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

About Us

Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that all share a very similar vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success. Whilst Panda is the parent company to numerous brands, we all share an ambitious vision for the future. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people and connected partners is front and centre. As a team, we’re safer together. We deliver our customers with a partnership approach to managing their resources responsibly. We constantly push the boundaries of innovation. What’s good today can be better tomorrow. Panda is not just a company, it’s a resource recovery business. Over the past three decades we’ve grown and diversified significantly, we believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. As leaders within this industry, we’re committed to shaping a better future for our friends, families and communities. Our philosophy remains unchanged, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices. Exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to sustainability are the cornerstones of our business. Our journey is dependent upon talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive and challenge each other for better outcomes. Take the first step today and join us on the journey…

Panda aims to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce that best represents the talent available in the communities in which our assets are located and our employees reside. (DE&I Policy Statement)