Workshop Fitter - Waste Machinery

Alecto Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Fitter in Taunton to join a growing company in the waste machinery sector. The role involves assembling components and performing mechanical repairs on waste processing equipment. Candidates should have experience as a mechanical fitter and strong knowledge of hydraulic systems. The position offers a competitive salary, regular overtime, and opportunities for training in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Regular overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a mechanical fitter, ideally in waste or recycling machinery.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Welding/fabrication experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit components for recycling and waste machinery.
• Carry out mechanical repairs and maintenance.
• Work from technical drawings and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical fitting experience

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Ability to read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Proactive work ethic

Job description

CS 32433

Workshop Fitter - Waste Machinery

Taunton, Somerset

30,000 - 35,000

Are you a hands-on, mechanically minded individual looking to join a growing and innovative company in the waste and recycling machinery sector? We're looking for a skilled Workshop Fitter to join our team and help build, maintain, and refurbish high-performance waste processing equipment.

About the Role:

As a Workshop Fitter, you'll be responsible for:

• Assembling and fitting components for recycling and waste machinery (shredders, conveyors, compactors, etc.).
• Carrying out mechanical repairs, refurbishments, and routine maintenance.
• Working from technical drawings and specifications.
• Fault finding and diagnostics on hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Ensuring quality and safety standards are met at all times.
• Assisting with machine testing and commissioning when required.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a mechanical fitter, ideally within the waste, recycling, plant, or heavy machinery industry.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.
• Welding/fabrication experience is a plus (not essential).
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Regular overtime opportunities.
• Monday to Friday working (optional weekend work available).
• Ongoing training and development.
• A supportive team environment in a fast-growing company.

To apply for this position please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) ext 202.

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