Site Response & Maintenance Team

Purpose of the Team

We are looking to create a dedicated Site Response & Maintenance Team to support our operational sites across the business.

This team will act as a practical response group, carrying out repairs, maintenance, small construction works and general site improvement activity across our buildings, yards, depots and operational facilities.

The purpose of the team is simple: to keep our sites safe, compliant, well maintained and able to operate as normal.

This will include responding to actions raised following EA visits, audits, inspections and internal site reviews, as well as supporting general repairs, yard improvements and handyman activity across the business.

The team will play an important role in protecting business continuity, reducing reliance on external contractors and making sure that issues are dealt with quickly, safely and to a good standard.

Team Structure

The proposed team would consist of:

• 1 x Site Response & Maintenance Manager
• 1 x Multi-Skilled Tradesperson / Builder
• 1 x Fitter / Welder
• 1 x Machine Driver / Plant Operator
• 2 x General Operatives / Labourers

Scope of Work

The team will support a broad range of site works, including:

• Repairs to buildings, yards, walls, fences, gates, barriers and general infrastructure
• Small construction and improvement works across operational sites
• Concrete repairs, slab works, blockwork, bricklaying and general groundworks
• Welding, fabrication and repair work where required
• Use of plant and machinery to support yard works, repairs and site improvements
• Transporting small plant where required, including use of a roll-on roll-off vehicle or trailer with a digger
• General handyman activity across buildings, welfare areas, workshops and yards
• Reactive works following EA visits, audits, safety inspections or operational issues
• Planned preventative maintenance to keep sites in good condition
• Supporting site teams with practical works that protect safety, compliance and day-to-day operations

Site Response & Maintenance Manager

The Manager will lead the team and act as the main point of contact for site requests, EA actions, audit findings and general maintenance priorities, they will be responsible for:

• Planning and prioritising the team’s workload
• Reviewing site issues and agreeing practical solutions
• Managing EA, audit and compliance-related actions through to completion
• Ensuring works are carried out safely, properly and in line with business standards
• Coordinating labour, materials, tools, plant and access requirements
• Working closely with site managers, operations teams, SHEQ and compliance
• Managing contractors where external support is still required
• Tracking completed works and reporting progress back to the business
• Making sure the team is used effectively across all sites
• The right person would need strong practical knowledge of site maintenance, construction, plant, repairs and operational environments. They do not need to be sitting behind a desk all day, but they do need to be organised, hands-on and able to lead a mobile team across multiple locations.

Multi-Skilled Tradesperson / Builder

This role will support building repairs, yard works and small construction projects

This person will need to be practical, reliable and comfortable working across different operational sites.

Key skills will include:

• Bricklaying
• Blockwork
• Concreting
• Groundworks
• Drainage repairs
• General building repairs
• Kerb, slab and yard repairs
• Minor construction works
• Basic carpentry or general maintenance skills would be useful

Fitter / Welder

This role will support metalwork, fabrication and repair activity across sites.

Key duties will include:

• Welding and fabrication repairs
• Repairs to gates, barriers, rails, guards, skips, frames and site infrastructure
• Supporting mechanical repairs where appropriate
• Fabricating small items needed for site safety or operational use
• Working with the wider team on repair and improvement projects
• The right person would need solid welding/fabrication experience and a practical approach to problem solving

Machine Driver / Plant Operator

This role will support the team with plant operation, movement of materials and small site works.

Key requirements will include:

• Experience operating a digger or similar small plant
• Ability to move materials safely around site
• Experience supporting groundworks, yard repairs or small construction jobs
• Ability to drive a small roll-on roll-off vehicle or trailer carrying plant, where required
• A strong understanding of working safely around operational yards
• Additional tickets such as telehandler, loading shovel, excavator, dumper or forklift would be beneficial
• This person would need to be flexible and willing to support general site works when not operating plant

General Operatives / Labourers

The labourers will support the wider team across all works.

Duties will include:

• Preparing work areas
• Moving materials
• Supporting concreting, brickwork, groundwork and repair activity
• General labouring across sites
• Cleaning and making good after works are completed
• Assisting the fitter/welder, machine driver and tradesperson as required
• Helping with general maintenance and handyman tasks
• The right people would need to be hard-working, reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable working outdoors across busy operational sites

Experience Required Across the Team

Experience working in construction, waste, recycling, utilities, facilities, plant, civils, groundworks or industrial environments would be highly beneficial.

The team will bring a mix of skills across:

• Building repairs

• Site maintenance
• Concrete works
• Bricklaying/blockwork
• Groundworks
• Welding/fabrication
• Plant operation
• Yard repairs
• General labouring
• Handyman work
• Operational site safety

Why This Team Is Needed

Our sites need to remain safe, compliant and operational.

When EA visits, audits or inspections identify issues, the business needs a team that can respond quickly and get the work done properly.

At the same time, every operational site has ongoing repair, maintenance and improvement needs. Buildings, yards, welfare areas, workshops, gates, concrete, fencing and infrastructure all need to be kept in good condition to support BAU.

This team gives the business a practical internal solution.

It reduces delay.

It reduces reliance on external contractors.

It improves ownership of site standards.

It supports compliance.

Most importantly, it helps keep our people, sites and operations moving safely every day.

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

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