Plant Fitter / Welder

Welder focuses on methodically install, align, and assemble heavy-duty equipment—ranging from bitumen/asphalt storage systems to concrete batching plants.

What the role involves

• Methodically install, align, and assemble heavy-duty equipment—ranging from bitumen/asphalt storage systems to concrete batching plants.
• Process heating units, and fabricated steel components.
• Accurately interpret engineering drawings, erection plans, and technical schematics.
• Operate plant tools and lifting gear (e.g. hoists, cranes, grinders, welders) safely and efficiently.
• Perform precision welding, cutting, grinding, bolting, and fitting of metal assemblies on-site.
• Test, and troubleshoot mechanical systems, ensuring alignment, functionality, and safety.

Skills and requirements

• Significant experience (typically 3–5+ years) in mechanical installation or plant fitting within heavy engineering, industrial, or civil sectors.
• Clean right to work in the UK.

Confirmed role details

• Saturdays is Pay and a Half, Sundays is Double Pay.
• Exposure to diverse industrial installs, from batching plants to advanced heaters and civils.
• Internal training, progression paths, and multi-skilling.

Additional role context

• Are you an experienced Site Fitter itching to work on industrial-scale plant installations?
• Our ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, travels on-site frequently, and delivers precision fit-outs and mechanical installations to the highest standards.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Fitting, Engineering Maintenance, or equivalent.