Belt Fabricator & Field Service Engineer

Adecco Portugal; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Annual bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Belt Fabricator & Field Service Engineer based in Dukinfield with travel across the UK and Ireland. The role combines hands-on fabrication with on-site installations and maintenance for conveyor belt systems.

You will splice, fit accessories, diagnose faults and provide technical customer support while adhering to safety standards. A driving licence and flexible travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in conveyor belting, mechanical fitting or maintenance engineering.
• Strong practical and mechanical skills.
• The ability to use hand and power tools confidently.
• Experience working within manufacturing, production or engineering environments.
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A flexible approach to travel and occasional overnight stays.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and assembly of conveyor belts to customer specifications.
• Belt splicing, joining and repairs.
• Fitting cleats, guides, sidewalls and other belt accessories.
• Quality checking completed work before dispatch.
• Preparing materials and equipment for site installations.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Installing conveyor belts and associated products on customer sites.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and equipment issues.
• Attending breakdowns and completing emergency repairs.
• Replacing belts, rollers, bearings and conveyor components.
• Completing service reports and job documentation.
• Providing professional customer support and technical advice.
• Adhering to site health & safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Conveyor belts

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance engineering

Hand tools

Power tools

Manufacturing environment

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Tools

CSCS

IPAF

PASMA

FLT

Job description

Belt Fabricator & Field Service Engineer

Location: Dukinfield (with travel across the UK & Ireland)

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 + Overtime + Benefits

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Workshop Duties

• Fabrication and assembly of conveyor belts to customer specifications
• Belt splicing, joining and repairs
• Fitting cleats, guides, sidewalls and other belt accessories
• Quality checking completed work before dispatch
• Preparing materials and equipment for site installations
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

Field Service Duties

• Installing conveyor belts and associated products on customer sites
• Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and equipment issues
• Attending breakdowns and completing emergency repairs
• Replacing belts, rollers, bearings and conveyor components
• Completing service reports and job documentation
• Providing professional customer support and technical advice
• Adhering to site health & safety procedures at all times

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in conveyor belting, mechanical fitting or maintenance engineering
• Strong practical and mechanical skills
• The ability to use hand and power tools confidently
• Experience working within manufacturing, production or engineering environments
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding ability
• Excellent communication skills
• A flexible approach to travel and occasional overnight stays
• A full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience

• Conveyor belt installation or fabrication
• Hot or cold vulcanising
• Mechanical maintenance
• Welding or fabrication
• Food manufacturing or processing environments
• CSCS, IPAF, PASMA or FLT qualifications

What's on Offer?

• Competitive basic salary
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.