Fitter Welder – Scrap Yard – Nights
Location: Tipton, DY4
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Ongoing Contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:30pm – 2:00am
We are recruiting an experienced Fitter Welder for an ongoing contract at a busy scrap metal recycling site in Tipton.
This is a hands-on role involving the fitting, maintenance, repair and welding of scrap processing machinery and heavy plant. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a scrap yard, recycling plant, waste processing, heavy industry or a similar environment.
The Role
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Carry out mechanical fitting, maintenance and repairs.
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Weld and fabricate machinery, components and structures.
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Maintain and repair scrap processing equipment, including shredders, conveyors, balers, crushers and associated plant.
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Respond to machinery breakdowns and carry out fault-finding.
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Complete planned maintenance and routine inspections.
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Assist with mobile and heavy plant maintenance.
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Replace and repair worn or damaged components.
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Identify mechanical faults and carry out practical repairs.
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Safely isolate machinery before maintenance work.
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Maintain tools, equipment and work areas.
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Follow all Health & Safety procedures and safe systems of work.
The Candidate
We are looking for a practical Fitter Welder with:
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Previous mechanical fitting or maintenance experience.
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Good welding and fabrication skills.
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Experience working with heavy industrial machinery or plant.
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Practical experience repairing machinery and equipment.
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Good mechanical fault-finding ability.
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A reliable and professional approach to work.
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Good Health & Safety awareness.
This is an ongoing indefinite temporary contract
