Conveyor Belting Fabricator & Field Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing programme

Annual bonus

26 days holiday

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a Conveyor Belting Fabricator & Field Service Engineer to join our engineering team in Greater Manchester with UK-wide travel. The role blends workshop fabrication with on-site installation, maintenance and repair across customer sites, ensuring safe, efficient operation of conveyor systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with conveyor belts, mechanical maintenance and fault-solving, plus a willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble conveyor belts to customer specifications in the workshop.
• Carry out belt joining and splicing methods.
• Install guides, cleats, tracking systems and specialist components on belts.
• Operate workshop machinery safely and efficiently, following drawings.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings for fabrication.
• Maintain accurate production records and quality inspections before dispatch.
• Install and replace belts at customer sites and assist with breakdowns.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and service visits to minimise downtime.
• Build strong on-site relationships and provide technical guidance on maintenance best practices.

Skills

Conveyor belts experience

Mechanical aptitude

Fault finding

Installation

Maintenance

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

CSCS Card

IPAF or PASMA certification

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.

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