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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed