Working week: 40 contracted hours, normally Monday to Friday
Shift arrangement: Regular rotation between weekday day and afternoon/evening shifts
Pay: £17.50–£18.50 per hour basic rate, subject to experience, skills and qualifications; enhanced afternoon/evening shift pay; weekend overtime rates
Vehicle: Fully funded and equipped maintenance vehicle for business use
Benefits: Private medical insurance; death-in-service benefit; 80% sick pay after deferred period
Location: South Wales Based
About GMEC Solutions
GMEC Solutions Limited delivers mechanical and electrical maintenance, fabrication, installation and engineering support to industrial clients across the UK. Our work spans quarrying, aggregates, cement, asphalt, steelmaking, recycling and manufacturing. We are recruiting an experienced, versatile fitter/fabricator to strengthen our established mechanical team.
The opportunity
This is a hands-on, site-based role covering planned maintenance, reactive breakdowns, fabrication and mechanical installation. The successful candidate must be based in South Wales and will work predominantly across South Wales and South West England, with occasional travel further afield to support projects throughout the UK. They will be trusted to organise work effectively, solve practical problems and deliver safe, high-quality results at a productive pace, independently and alongside colleagues.
Principal responsibilities
* Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective planned and reactive repairs on industrial plant.
* Maintain, repair and install conveyors, screens, feeders, bearings, gearboxes, shafts, drives and associated equipment.
* Undertake steel fabrication, welding, modification and installation work from drawings or site measurements.
* Support planned shutdowns, breakdown response, machinery alignment and improvement projects.
* Identify emerging defects and opportunities for preventative maintenance; communicate findings clearly.
* Complete job records, timesheets, safety documentation and inspection information using GMEC systems.
* Look after company tools, equipment and vehicle; maintain high standards of housekeeping and client-facing conduct.
Working hours and shift arrangements
* 40 contracted hours per week, with regular weekday rotation between day and afternoon/evening shifts.
* Afternoon/evening shifts attract enhanced hourly rates, including where worked within...
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter / Fabricator in Cardiff employer: GMEC Solutions Limited
At GMEC Solutions Limited, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and innovation. Our employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring they grow alongside the company while working in a dynamic environment that prioritises safety and efficiency. Located in a thriving industrial area, we provide our team with unique advantages, including access to cutting-edge technology and a commitment to employee well-being.
