Maintenance Operative - Nights (Tipton)

RGIT Australia; Tipton; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and progression opportunities

Company Pension

Free parking

Sustainability focused employer

Job summary

Global Ardour Recycling in Tipton is seeking a Maintenance Operative to perform planned and reactive maintenance across a busy site. You will help ensure machinery and facilities remain safe, reliable and operational while working with maintenance and operations teams.

The role requires practical mechanical knowledge, a hands-on approach and the ability to respond quickly to issues in a heavy industrial recycling setting. Training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, engineering or mechanical role within heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to carry out planned and reactive maintenance on site equipment.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections of plant and equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain safety.
• Assist with maintenance of conveyors, balers, crushers and other recycling equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical knowledge

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Mechanical / Engineering qualification

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyors

Job description

Tipton, WestMidlands DY4, United Kingdom

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 02 Sep 2026

Description

Hours: 5 hour contract per week 5:30pm – 2:30am

The Business:

Global Ardour Recycling is a growing family-run business committed to sustainability, innovation, and community impact. The company specialises in processing both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as responsibly processing end-of-life vehicles. With a strong focus on efficiency, safety and environmental responsibility, Global Ardour Recycling plays an important role in the circular economy, helping customers reduce, reuse and recycle.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to grow. We believe in investing in our people through training and development and creating opportunities for career progression.

We are now looking to recruit a Maintenance Operative at the Tipton site to join our team and play an important role in keeping our site, plant and equipment operating safely and efficiently.

The Role

As a Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the site, helping to ensure that machinery, plant, equipment and facilities remain safe, reliable and operational.

Working closely with the maintenance and operational teams, you will identify and respond to maintenance issues, complete routine inspections and repairs, and support the continued smooth running of a busy recycling environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections of plant, machinery and site equipment
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintenance issues to minimise operational downtime
• Carry out repairs and basic fault finding across mechanical plant and equipment
• Maintain and repair conveyors, balers, crushers and other recycling equipment where trained and competent
• Assist with the maintenance of mobile plant and equipment
• Carry out basic welding, fabrication and general repairs where required
• Identify potential faults and report any issues that require specialist attention
• Complete maintenance checks, service records and relevant paperwork accurately
• Ensure all tools, equipment and maintenance areas are kept clean, organised and in good working condition
• Work closely with site management and operational teams to plan and prioritise maintenance requirements
• Ensure machinery is isolated and made safe before maintenance or repair work is undertaken
• Follow company maintenance schedules, safe systems of work and permit-to-work procedures where applicable
• Adhere to all company Health & Safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site
• Support the wider site team with general maintenance and ad-hoc duties as required
• Work outdoors and in a busy recycling environment, often in varying weather conditions

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in a maintenance, engineering or mechanical role, ideally within recycling, waste, manufacturing, construction or a similar heavy industrial environment
• Has experience maintaining machinery, plant or heavy equipment
• Has good mechanical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors or processing equipment would be advantageous
• Welding and fabrication experience would be desirable
• Mobile plant or heavy plant maintenance experience would be advantageous
• Can work independently and use initiative when identifying and resolving maintenance issues
• Is reliable, organised and able to prioritise workload in a busy operational environment
• Has a strong work ethic and a high level of attention to detail
• Is comfortable working outdoors and around heavy machinery
• Is Health & Safety conscious and understands the importance of following safe systems of work
• Has good communication skills and works well as part of a team
• Is willing to undertake further training and development as required

What We Offer

• Opportunities for training and development
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Career progression within a growing recycling company
• Company Pension
• Free parking
• The opportunity to work for a business focused on sustainability and responsible recycling

Experience:

• Mechanical / Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
• Industrial or plant maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Health, safety and wellbeing are our priority and as such all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.

Company Overview

Leading the way in Metal Recycling. We are Global Ardour Recycling, helping our customers reduce, reuse, and recycle.