Recycling Plant Fitter / Mechanical Fitter Location: Neath Area Pay: From £39k Up to 44K with OT Hours: Monday - Friday, Days (7:00am - 5:00pm) Overtime: Available (Saturday when required - time and half)
We are currently recruiting for a Recycling Plant Fitter / Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established recycling and materials processing operation based in the Neath area.
This is a hands-on mechanical role within a busy recycling environment. The setting can be dirty, dusty, and physically demanding, so candidates must be comfortable working in this type of industrial setting.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance, servicing, and repair of recycling plant machinery
Fault finding, diagnostics, and mechanical problem solving
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Maintenance of conveyor systems, gearboxes, bearings, and drives
Responding to breakdowns and minimising downtime
Ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently
What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter / Plant Fitter / Maintenance Fitter
Experience within a recycling, waste, quarrying, aggregates, or similar heavy industrial environment is highly desirable
Strong transferable experience from other industrial sectors will be considered
Good working knowledge of:
Pneumatics
Hydraulics
Conveyor belts & rollers
Gearboxes & mechanical drives
Experience with PPM schedules and reactive maintenance
Practical, hands-on approach
Reliable and safety-conscious
Welding or fabrication experience is advantageous but not essential.
What You Can Expect from JDR Recruitment
Weekly pay every Friday
24/7 on-call support from our team
Permanent opportunity after 12 weeks
This is a stable, long-term opportunity offering consistent day shifts and overtime potential.
If you have relevant experience and are looking for your next role, we'd love to hear from you.
JDRSwansea
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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