Welder / Fabricator
2 hours ago
Preston
Location: Longridge Road, Preston
Hours: 42.75 / 48 hours - flexible over 7 days
Salary: Competitive - dependent on experience The Business:
Global Ardour Recycling is a family-run business driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, integrity, innovation, and community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, regardless of their background. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Recycling Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact. This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society. The role:
We are looking for an experienced Plant Fitter / Welder Fabricator to join our maintenance team based in Preston. Key Responsibilities: - Repair and maintain mobile plant and equipment - Complete engine servicing and repair on mobile plant engines - Be able to carry out simple fabrications to be able to repair mobile plant and equipment - Order and fit correct spare parts for mobile plant and equipment - Complete required paperwork accurately for traceability and auditing - Manage assigned workload to ensure that mobile plant and equipment is available when required - Welder and fabrication - Maintain crushers, bailers and conveyor systems - Carry out service inspections - Service and repair experience on the following equipment:- 360 degree excavators and grabs, shovel, FLT’s, Class 1 & 3 tractor and trailer units and teleporters. - Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures. - Work to a maintenance schedule, recording all tasks complete. - Additional ad-hoc duties when and where required. The ideal candidate: - Previous experience in recycling machinery maintenance - Confident in dealing with a wide variety of machinery - Enjoys working outdoors in a busy environment - Reliable with a strong work ethic and demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail - Health and Safety conscious - Mobile plant experience - Diesel and gas engine experience - Hydraulic and pneumatic systems experience - HGV and construction experience - Good time management - Good organisation skills 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.