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Mechanical Fitter
EMR Metal Recycling
Source: Headcount Labs · original listing ↗
Job data: Headcount Labs, ODbL 1.0. Job descriptions belong to their employers.
Source date: 11/2/2026
About this role
About Our Opportunity At EMR Group Ltd, we're committed to creating a more sustainable future through recycling and resource recovery. As part of our ambition to achieve net zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040, we're looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team. You'll play a key role in maintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of plant machinery, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently while minimising downtime. What You Will Be Doing Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on heavy plant machinery and processing equipment. Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Maintain and repair equipment including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulic systems and specialist processing machinery. Undertake welding, fabrication and component replacements as required, ensuring all work meets operational and safety standards. Maintain accurate maintenance records, identify opportunities for improvement and work closely with site teams to ensure equipment reliability. About You A recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering, plant maintenance or a related discipline. Strong mechanical and hydraulic knowledge, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics. Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous. A proactive, safety-conscious approach, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Good communication and organisational skills, a full UK driving licence and flexibility to work additional hours or weekends when required.