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25 September 2026

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Fixed Plant Fitter - Cheshire or Craythorpe

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Fixed Plant Fitter Location: Cheshire or Craythorpe
Rate: £16-£20 per hour DOE
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with employers working across the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports opportunities across sustainability, energy efficiency, smart technology, green construction and other areas contributing to the UK's net zero ambitions.

The Opportunity A leading waste management and recycling organisation is looking for a hands-on Fixed Plant Fitter to maintain, repair and improve the fixed plant and mechanical equipment that supports its operations.

The role will involve working with machinery including conveyors, shredders, balers and associated plant systems within a busy operational environment.

This is an opportunity for an experienced mechanical or plant maintenance professional who enjoys fault-finding, reactive repairs and preventative maintenance.

Important to Know
    Permanent position

    Based in Cheshire or Craythorpe

    £16-£20 per hour depending on experience

    Experience in plant maintenance, mechanical maintenance, engineering or a similar role required

    Planned and reactive maintenance experience required

    Experience with industrial machinery advantageous

    Waste, recycling, manufacturing, aggregates, quarrying or heavy industry experience beneficial

Key Responsibilities
    Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on fixed plant and mechanical systems

    Inspect, service and repair conveyors, shredders, balers and associated equipment

    Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs, replacements and adjustments

    Respond to breakdowns and support emergency repairs

    Support planned preventative maintenance schedules

    Assist with installation and commissioning of new mechanical equipment and systems

    Work with maintenance, engineering and operations teams to improve reliability

    Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve efficiency

    Complete maintenance work safely and in accordance with site procedures

    Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, parts and maintenance activity

    Support a clean, safe and compliant working environment

What We're Looking For
  • Experience as a Plant Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Engineer or similar
  • Strong mechanical and industrial equipment knowledge
  • Experience with planned and reactive maintenance
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Experience with conveyors, shredders, balers or similar equipment advantageous
  • Ability to work safely in a busy operational environment
  • Proactive and reliable approach
  • Good communication and teamwork
  • Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards
  • Relevant mechanical engineering or plant maintenance qualification advantageous
  • Waste, recycling, manufacturing, aggregates, quarrying or heavy industry experience beneficial

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