Fitter Welder – Scrap Yard – Nights

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

• Carry out mechanical fitting, maintenance and repairs.

• Weld and fabricate machinery, components and structures.

• Maintain and repair scrap processing equipment, including shredders, conveyors, balers, crushers and associated plant.

• Respond to machinery breakdowns and carry out fault-finding.

• Complete planned maintenance and routine inspections.

• Assist with mobile and heavy plant maintenance.

• Replace and repair worn or damaged components.

• Identify mechanical faults and carry out practical repairs.

• Safely isolate machinery before maintenance work.

• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas.

• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and safe systems of work.

The Candidate

We are looking for a practical Fitter Welder with:

• Previous mechanical fitting or maintenance experience.

• Good welding and fabrication skills.

• Experience working with heavy industrial machinery or plant.

• Practical experience repairing machinery and equipment.

• Good mechanical fault-finding ability.

• A reliable and professional approach to work.

• Good Health & Safety awareness.

This is an ongoing indefinite temporary contract