Plant Fitter Welder

Are you an experienced Site Fitter itching to work on industrial-scale plant installations Join our high-performing team delivering cutting-edge storage transfer batching and heat-processing equipment including steel fabrication bespoke process heaters and civil-grade engineering across sectors like asphalt concrete mining and infrastructure.

Our ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments travels on-site frequently and delivers precision fit-outs and mechanical installations to the highest standards.

Technical Skills

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Fitting Engineering Maintenance or equivalent. Significant experience (typically 35 years) in mechanical installation or plant fitting within heavy engineering industrial or civil sectors. Strong competence in metalworks: welding (MIG/TIG/flux) grinding cutting bolting and precision assembly. Comfortable operating lifting gear and interpreting structural and mechanical drawings. Excellent problem-solving instincts and ability to spot and fix installation glitches on the fly. Meticulous attention to detail quality and safety are everything. Clean right to work in the UK; can travel to project sites across England Scotland and possibly Wales. Unlimited Overtime. Saturdays is Pay and a Half Sundays is Double Pay.

Job Responsibilities

• Methodically install align and assemble heavy-duty equipmentranging from bitumen/asphalt storage systems to concrete batching plants process heating units and fabricated steel components.
• Accurately interpret engineering drawings erection plans and technical schematics.
• Operate plant tools and lifting gear (e.g. hoists cranes grinders welders) safely and efficiently.
• Perform precision welding cutting grinding bolting and fitting of metal assemblies on-site.
• Commission test and troubleshoot mechanical systems ensuring alignment functionality and safety.
• Oversee rigging lifting and positioning of large modules and components coordinating with other trades as needed.
• Maintain accurate site documentatione.g. installation logs equipment checklists and H&S compliance records.
• Identify report and resolve potential installation and wearing issues earlysupporting a proactive safety and quality culture
• Work flexible hours; be prepared for on-site travel across projects in different industries (e.g. infrastructure highways environmental solutions).

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary and industry-standard benefits
• Exposure to diverse industrial installs from batching plants to advanced heaters and civils.
• Company Vehicle
• Structured development: internal training progression paths and multi-skilling.
• Unlimited Overtime