Conveyor Belting Fabricator & Field Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for site work

Pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Employee wellbeing programme

Annual performance-related bonus

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting for a Conveyor Belting Fabricator & Field Service Engineer in the Greater Manchester area with travel across the UK and Ireland. The role blends workshop belt fabrication with on-site installation, maintenance and repair services at customer facilities.

Ideal candidates have conveyor belt or industrial equipment experience, strong mechanical skills and a valid UK driving licence. Competitive salary, overtime and excellent benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English are required.
• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with conveyor belts, material handling or industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble conveyor belts to customer specifications in the workshop.
• Join and splice belts using various methods; install guides and tracking components.
• Install and service belts at customer sites; attend breakdowns and perform repairs.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and safety inspections on systems.
• Track, align and tension conveyors; diagnose faults and identify root causes.
• Maintain documentation and ensure a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Conveyor belts

Mechanical fault-finding

Reading engineering drawings

Field service

Vehicle maintenance

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Mechanical Engineering qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CSCS Card

IPAF or PASMA certification

FLT Licence

First Aid qualification

IOSH training

Job description

Conveyor Belting Fabricator & Field Service Engineer

Location: Greater Manchester based with travel across the UK and Ireland

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 + Overtime + Call Out Payments + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Opportunity

An established engineering business specialising in conveyor and material handling solutions is looking to recruit a Conveyor Belting Fabricator & Field Service Engineer to join its growing operations team.

This is a varied, hands‑on position that combines workshop‑based belt fabrication with field‑based installation, maintenance and repair work at customer sites across a range of industries. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring conveyor systems operate safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime.

This opportunity would suit someone with previous conveyor belting, mechanical maintenance, field service or industrial engineering experience who enjoys a mixture of technical workshop and site‑based work.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop Duties

• Fabricate and assemble conveyor belts to customer specifications.
• Carry out various belt joining and splicing methods.
• Install accessories including guides, cleats, tracking systems and specialist components.
• Operate workshop machinery and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Work from technical drawings and production instructions.
• Perform quality inspections before completed products are dispatched.
• Maintain accurate documentation and production records.
• Ensure a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Site Installation & Service

• Install and replace conveyor belts at customer facilities.
• Attend breakdowns and provide effective repair solutions.
• Carry out preventative maintenance inspections and planned service visits.
• Track, align and tension conveyor systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and identify root causes of equipment issues.
• Replace components including rollers, pulleys, bearings and associated conveyor parts.
• Support customer shutdowns and project work.
• Deliver high standards of workmanship while minimising operational disruption.

Customer Support

• Build positive relationships with clients on-site.
• Provide technical guidance on conveyor maintenance and best practices.
• Complete service reports and relevant documentation.
• Communicate effectively with engineering, maintenance and production teams.
• Identify opportunities for additional support or improvements where appropriate.

Health & Safety

• Follow all company and customer site safety procedures.
• Complete risk assessments and safe systems of work where required.
• Adhere to permit-to-work and isolation procedures.
• Use PPE correctly and promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain company tools, equipment and vehicles to a high standard.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working with conveyor belts, material handling systems or industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault‑finding ability.
• Experience carrying out installation, maintenance or repair work in industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexible approach to travel, overtime and occasional overnight stays.

Desirable Experience

• Conveyor belt fabrication or splicing experience.
• Mechanical maintenance background.
• Experience within manufacturing, logistics, food production or packaging environments.
• Welding or fabrication skills.
• Knowledge of power transmission products.
• Electrical awareness.
• Experience working to GMP or regulated industry standards.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering apprenticeship.
• CSCS Card.
• IPAF or PASMA certification.
• FLT Licence.
• First Aid qualification.
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety training.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated and reliable.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional and customer‑focused approach.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Calm under pressure and capable of working to deadlines.
• Well organised with a proactive attitude.

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary of £30,000 - £32,000.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Call‑out and overnight stay allowances.
• Company vehicle for site work.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance cover.
• Employee wellbeing support programme.
• Annual performance‑related bonus scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training.
• Career development opportunities within a growing engineering business.
• High‑quality tools, equipment and PPE provided.

Working Hours

The role is contracted at 40 hours per week; however, flexibility is required due to the nature of customer operations. Occasional weekend work, overtime, shutdown support and participation in an on‑call rota may be required.

Career Development

This role offers genuine opportunities to progress into senior engineering, supervisory, technical support, operations management and specialist technical positions as experience develops.

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