Mechanical Fitter

Location; Field Based Within 1 Hour of, Welwyn Garden City

We are working with a well-established specialist engineering business that provides conveyor belting, mechanical maintenance and installation services to customers across a wide range of industries throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to recruit a Belt / Mechanical Fitter to join its field service team. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Mechanical Fitter or a junior engineer looking to develop their career within a specialist engineering sector.

Full training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates from mechanical backgrounds such as vehicle mechanics, plant mechanics, maintenance engineers or mechanical fitters who are looking for a varied field-based role.

No two days are the same. You'll be travelling to customer sites across the UK carrying out conveyor belt fitting, mechanical maintenance, repairs and installations, working as part of a supportive and experienced engineering team.

Responsibilities of a Belt / Mechanical Fitter:

• Carry out conveyor belt installation, maintenance and repair work on customer sites
• Support planned maintenance and breakdown activities
• Assist with mechanical fitting and installation projects across the UK
• Inspect equipment and identify wear, damage or potential failures
• Work safely and professionally on customer sites
• Complete job reports and site documentation
• Participate in the on-call rota for evenings and weekends

Skills & Qualifications of a Belt / Mechanical Fitter:

• Mechanical aptitude and practical hands-on engineering skills
• Level 2 Mechanical qualification or equivalent
• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Engineer, Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic, Plant Fitter or similar
• Willingness to travel and work nationwide
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Good communication and customer-facing skills
• Full UK Driving Licence essential

Junior candidates with the right attitude and mechanical background are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided.

Benefits of a Belt / Mechanical Fitter:

• Base salary of £30,000 - £35,000 pa depending on experience.
• Overtime available paid at enhanced rates most of the current engineers are earning c £45,000
• Monday to Friday, 45-hour working week
• Company van provided
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Full training and development programme
• Opportunity to learn a specialist engineering trade
• UK-wide field-based work offering excellent variety
• Overtime opportunities available
• On-call allowance for weekend and night support
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced engineering team

If you feel this Belt / Mechanical Fitter role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux or Keeley Mobley at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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