Maintenance Fitter

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has continued to grow and acquire businesses that share a vision and set of values. We’re now a group of almost 3000 people, all contributing to that growth and success.

Panda is a resource recovery business focused on sustainability and customer service. We are committed to shaping a better future for our people and communities, balancing customer satisfaction with environmentally sustainable practices.

We believe that great leadership is rooted in strong values. Our philosophy remains unchanged: balancing customer satisfaction with environmental sustainability. Exceptional customer service and unwavering dedication to sustainability are cornerstones of our business.

Our journey depends on talented, passionate, and dedicated people that constantly strive for better outcomes.

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)

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing