Role:Maintenance Fitter
Night Shift
Location: Leeds
Pay: £17.00
£18.00 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 6pm
6am (4 nights per week)
Shifts: Choose from MondayThursday or FridayMonday
Contract:P ermanent full-time opportunity
Industry: Waste Management / Heavy Plant Maintenance Job Overview:
RSD Recruitment is working with a leading waste management site to recruit a hands-on and proactive Maintenance Fitter for the night shift team. You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of plant equipment, helping to keep the site running safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct both planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of machinery including:
Conveyors, shredders, balers, excavators, compactors, and picking lines
Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults; repair or replace components
Work with hydraulic systems, mechanical assemblies, and electrical looms
Follow and support preventative maintenance programs
Keep detailed records of inspections, faults, parts used, and work completed
Ensure all maintenance is carried out in line with health, safety, and environmental standards
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve site efficiency
What Youll Need:
Experience as a Maintenance Fitter, Plant Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, or similar
Solid working knowledge of:Hydraulics, mechanical repairs, and electrical looms
Background in waste management, construction, aggregates, or heavy industry
NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent (preferred)
Ability to work independently during night shifts
Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for career development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Maintenance Fitter opportunity. RSD Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in the HGV industry including all aspects of HGV, Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter
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