Maintenance Engineer - Welder/Fabricator

Location: Doncaster, DN4 (South Yorkshire)
Pay Rate: £16.50–£19.00 per hour, dependent on experience
Working Hours: 7:00am–5:00pm
Overtime: Weekend work on a rota basis, paid at overtime rates

Job Overview

Arthur Rose Recruitment are looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter / Fabricator Welder to join our maintenance team. The successful candidate will have strong mechanical maintenance skills, proven fabrication and welding experience, and a background working with heavy plant and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding and repairs on heavy plant and associated equipment.
• Maintain, repair and support the operation of conveyors, gearboxes, motors and other mechanical equipment.
• Work alongside the PPM team to understand site operations, maintenance procedures and equipment requirements.
• Identify and address problem areas, particularly spill points and transfer points, to improve site cleanliness and reduce material spillage.
• Carry out fabrication and modification work to improve plant reliability, safety and performance.
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and assist with preventative maintenance activities.
• Work independently when required, planning and completing maintenance and fabrication tasks effectively.
• Follow all site health and safety procedures and ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a safe and organised condition.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance fitter role within a heavy industrial or plant environment.
• Strong fabrication and welding skills, with the ability to carry out repairs and modifications on-site.
• Good working knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, motors and associated mechanical systems.
• The ability to diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Experience working outdoors and in an operational site environment.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise maintenance tasks.
• A strong understanding of safe working practices within an industrial environment.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including participation in a weekend overtime rota.

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