Recycling Machinery & Conveyors - Fitter / Fabricator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fitter / Fabricator - Recycling Machinery & Conveyors
The role is factory based, supporting the service support team who work remotely. Whitham Mills Engineering specialises in fully automatic recyclables baling, conveying and sorting systems for some on the UK’s largest retailers and waste companies:
- Tesco/ASDA/Morrisons/Co Op
- JD Sports
- ASOS.com
- Biffa and Veolia
The role requires a fitter/fabricator to help with:
- Fabricating spare parts for recycling machinery and conveyors
- Assist the onsite service management with fitting recycling machinery and conveyors
- Supporting the remote service team from the factory
We supply all types of waste equipment including fully automated balers, conveyor systems, shredders, and recyclables sorting systems.
The role comes with significant amounts of overtime hours and enhanced overtime pay.
The basic full-time hours are 39hrs per week (Mon – Thurs 8.00am – 17:00pm, Fri 8.00am – 17.00pm including ½ hour for lunch) but the job also includes enhanced overtime rates and will require staying away from time-to-time.
Phone, Tablet, credit card and company van supplied.
Main duties will include:
- Working safely and to the required standards.
- Working alone or as a team member.
- Communicate faults, parts, repairs and work carried out and required.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Mechanical – Stripping and rebuild equipment in our workshop and on customer sites, installing new equipment, refurbishing used equipment.
- Full, clean driving license.
- Self-Motivated and reliable.
- Communicate both face to face and over the telephone in a confident friendly manner.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rochdale: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Fabrication: 2 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 01/03/2023
Reference ID: WME-12824
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Recycling Machinery & Conveyors - Fitter / Fabricator roles across Whitham Mills Engineering's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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