Fitter

We are seeking an experienced Onsite Fitter to join our new Nottingham site, with specific responsibility for maintaining and supporting the site shredder — a critical piece of plant central to operational throughput and site performance.

This is a highly skilled maintenance role requiring strong mechanical expertise, fault-finding capability and the ability to respond quickly to breakdowns. Downtime on the shredder has a direct impact on production, revenue and operational efficiency, so technical competence and decisiveness are essential.

You will report directly to the Shredder Manager and work closely with site operations to ensure maximum uptime and plant reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on the shredder and associated plant
• Diagnose mechanical faults quickly and implement effective repairs
• Respond to breakdowns as a priority to minimise operational downtime
• Conduct inspections and identify wear, damage or potential failure points
• Replace and repair components including bearings, shafts, hydraulics, motors and drive systems
• Liaise with the Shredder Manager regarding performance, downtime trends and required parts
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and job reports
• Ensure critical spares are identified and communicated
• Support continuous improvement in plant reliability and efficiency
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the maintenance area

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Work in accordance with site Health & Safety procedures
• Follow lock-out / tag-out procedures when working on machinery
• Ensure safe systems of work are adhered to at all times
• Report hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions
• Support compliance with environmental and site permit requirements

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as a mechanical fitter within heavy industry, recycling, aggregates or manufacturing
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working on large-scale plant or shredding equipment
• Good understanding of hydraulics, mechanical drive systems and heavy rotating machinery
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise breakdown response
• Strong problem-solving capability
• Reliable and self-motivated

Desirable:

• Welding and fabrication experience
• Experience working within metal recycling or shredding operations
• Knowledge of PPM systems

Personal Attributes

• Calm and methodical under pressure
• Solutions-focused and proactive
• Strong communication skills
• Team-oriented with a safety-first mindset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Overtime paid after 40 hours per week
• Opportunity to work on a key piece of plant critical to site performance
• Training and development opportunities
• Be part of a newly established and growing site operation

If you are an experienced fitter who thrives in fast-paced, production-critical environments and can keep key plant operating at peak performance, we would like to hear from you. To apply click here: Ward Recycling jobs and careers | Indeed.com