Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician/Plant Fitter to join our team at a busy operation in the Burton-on-Trent area. The role involves working as part of a small maintenance team and supporting the commissioning and ongoing maintenance of a new state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (MRF). The ideal candidate will live within 30 minutes of the depots or be willing to relocate.

• Proven experience maintaining heavy plant and machinery; experience with waste and recycling equipment is advantageous.
• Welding skills are a plus.
• Reliable, hardworking, and proactive mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Industry-recognized certifications and time-served expertise.

• Maintenance and repair of heavy plant machinery such as shredders, crushers, screeners, trommels, and loading shovels.
• Performing regular inspections, servicing, and ensuring equipment is safe and operational, including part fitting and adjustments.
• Diagnosing faults using computer-based diagnostic tools.
• Utilizing hand and power tools, welding equipment, and electrical testing tools.
• Repairing or replacing components, reassembling machinery, and conducting functionality tests.
• Completing daily maintenance logs, recording work carried out and time spent.

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Workshop-based tasks, often involving exposure to dirt, oil, and machinery.
• Occasional work at heights (e.g., on cranes).
• Physical demands, including bending, stretching, and lifting heavy machinery parts.
• Overtime, including weekend shifts as required.

• Adherence to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Reporting any incidents, near misses, or potential risks.

• Monday–Friday, 47.5 hours per week (hourly rate to be confirmed).
• Time and a half pay for Saturday mornings when required.
• 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enrollment in a Nest pension scheme.

This role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge machinery in a dynamic environment. If you have the expertise and drive to excel, we’d love to hear from you.