Field Based Welder/ Mechanical Engineer

Major Recruitment North West Perms
Rochdale
1 day ago
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Welder / Fabricator / Mechanical Service Engineer

Up to £20.00 per hour + overtime + company van


Field based – candidates can live anywhere South of Greater Manchester


Are you a skilled Welder / Fabricator who enjoys site work, variety and earning good money through overtime and travel?


I am recruiting for a permanent role with a well-established engineering business that installs, repairs and refurbishes heavy industrial and recycling equipment across the UK.


This is a field-based position where you will work on customer sites carrying out welding, fabrication, installation and mechanical repair work on a wide range of machinery. The role offers regular overtime, paid travel and the opportunity to earn strong money if you are happy working away.


The position can suit candidates living anywhere South of Greater Manchester, including the Midlands, South West, South East, London etc, as travel is part of the role.


What you will be doing:

  • Working on conveyors, balers, compactors, shredders and similar heavy equipment
  • MIG, TIG and ARC welding and fabrication work
  • Mechanical fitting, stripping and rebuilding machinery
  • Installation, relocation and refurbishment projects
  • Planned maintenance and breakdown repairs
  • Travelling to customer sites across the UK
  • Completing job reports electronically
  • Working independently or as part of a team

What you need:

  • Strong welding experience – MIG / TIG / ARC
  • Mechanical or heavy plant experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Happy travelling and staying away when required
  • Able to work on site independently
  • Good problem solving skills and safety awareness

What you will get:

  • Up to £20.00 per hour depending on experience
  • Regular overtime available
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Company phone
  • Company credit card after probation
  • Paid travel
  • Training and development
  • Permanent long term role
  • Opportunity to earn well with overtime and travel
  • Work for a growing, established engineering business

Location:

Field based – suitable for candidates living anywhere South of Greater Manchester, including Midlands, South West, South East and London and beyond.


Interested?

Apply now or send your CV for immediate consideration.


All applications will be handled confidentially by the recruiter


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