Site Fitter

The Best Connection are seeking an experienced Onsite Fitter to join our 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.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventive 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 areaHealth, 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 requirementsEssential:

Proven experience as a mechanical fitter within heavy industry, recycling, aggregates or manufacturing
Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
Experience working on 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-motivatedPersonal Attributes

Calm and methodical under pressure
Solutions-focused and proactive
Strong communication skills
Team-oriented with a safety-first mindsetWhat We Offer

£14 - £17 an hour
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 operationIf you are an experienced fitter who thrives in busy, production-critical environments and can keep key plant operating at peak performance, we would like to hear from you.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed