Mechanical Engineer​/Fitter; Recycling Machinery

Mechanical Engineer / Fitter (Recycling Machinery) (JOB-3044) Oldham, England

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Salary: £37,908-£46,332 per annum basic (£18-22 per hour) DOE + Van + Excellent increased earning potential with overtime @ 1X rate during the week and 2X for any weekend work.

Employment type:

Permanent, full‑time.

Location:

Oldham.

Hours:

40.5 hours per week (Monday–Thursday 8am‑5pm, Friday 8am‑3pm).

Company:
Our client is one of the UK’s largest and most established suppliers of mobile and static shredding equipment to the recycling and waste processing industry. With a reputation built on high‑quality engineering support and customer service, they continue to grow and invest in their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, expanding business that values skilled engineers and offers long‑term career development.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer / Fitter to work on mobile shredders, hydraulic systems, and mechanical components.

You will split your time between the workshop, carrying out repairs, overhauls, and reconditioning of shredding equipment; and customer sites nationwide, performing planned maintenance, diagnostics, and reactive breakdown support.

• Mechanical repair, servicing, and reconditioning of mobile shredders
• Diagnosing faults across hydraulic, mechanical, and power transmission systems
• Attending breakdowns and carrying out on‑site repairs
• Conducting site inspections and planned maintenance
• Identifying faults and implementing effective, safe repair solutions
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer service

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proven experience in a mechanical engineering or fitter role, ideally within recycling, waste, quarrying, or heavy plant
• Experience with hydraulics; ability to weld; cut metal with oxy‑acetylene; arc air gouger would be advantageous but not essential
• Flexibility to travel with some overnight stays when required