Stick Welder / Mechanical Fitter

Stick Welder / Mechanical Fitter

Elite Site Services Ltd

£23.00 per hour | Regular Overtime | £70,000+ Earning Potential | Company Vehicle

Elite Site Services Ltd is looking for an experienced Stick Welder / Mechanical Fitter to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

We specialise in the installation, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of industrial conveyors and balers, predominantly within the waste, recycling and industrial sectors.

This is a UK-wide site-based position with regular working away and excellent earning potential.

Pay & Benefits

• £23.00 per hour
• Regular overtime available, currently averaging approximately 20 hours per week
• Potential earnings of £70,000+ per year, depending on hours worked
• Company vehicle provided
• Working away expenses/subsistence
• Full-time permanent employment
• Ongoing UK-wide work
• Varied mechanical engineering and welding work

The Role

You will travel to customer sites throughout the UK carrying out welding, mechanical fitting, maintenance and installation work.

Typical duties include:

• Stick/MMA welding
• Mechanical fitting
• Conveyor installation, repair and maintenance
• Conveyor chain replacement
• Replacement of bearings, shafts, sprockets and rollers
• Baler repairs and refurbishment
• On-site fabrication and modifications
• Planned preventative maintenance
• Breakdown repairs
• Installation and removal of industrial machinery

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced engineer who is a competent Stick/MMA welder and mechanical fitter.

Previous experience with conveyors, balers, recycling equipment or heavy industrial machinery would be an advantage.

Applicants must:

• Be competent in Stick/MMA welding
• Have mechanical fitting experience
• Be willing to travel and work away throughout the UK
• Be willing to work regular overtime
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Be reliable and punctual
• Be capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Have a good attitude towards health and safety

CCNSG / Site Safety

A valid CCNSG Safety Passport or suitable equivalent is required for site work.

If you don’t currently hold one, this can be arranged/booked for the right candidate prior to attending sites.

Other relevant site safety qualifications will also be considered, subject to individual site requirements.

Hours & Earnings

The basic rate is £23.00 per hour, with a significant amount of regular overtime available.

Our engineers currently average approximately 20 hours of overtime per week, giving the potential to earn £70,000+ per year, depending on the hours worked.

Due to the amount of overtime available, working hours will be managed in accordance with applicable working-time requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Welder/Fitter looking for a secure permanent position with plenty of hours, a company vehicle and varied engineering work across the UK.