Mechanical Fitter

Full Time Permanent - Welshpool Location
- Competitive remuneration package
- Career progression and development

**About the Company**
**REMA Tip Top is a market-leading multi-national organisation, providing worldwide support services in the mining and industrial sectors, as well as a leading supplier of tyre repair materials in the automotive sector. We provide rewarding careers for well over 10,000 employees globally and 500 employees nationally and due to growth and a renewed focus on providing tailored solutions to our customers, we are looking for experienced and highly skilled Conveyor Belt Supervisors to help us achieve our goals.

At Rema Tip Top we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
***About the Role**

Rema Tip Top is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter who will be responsible for the **maintenance, fitting, and servicing of mechanical components**, with a specialisation in **conveyor systems and related equipment**. Based in the Welshpool workshop and sales office, the role also includes **site-based work**, supporting client installations and breakdowns.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Mechanical Fitting & Maintenance**
- Assemble, install, maintain, and repair conveyor and scraper systems
- Conduct diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical faults
- Perform workshop fabrication, machining, and welding as required
- Use hand and power tools, workshop machines, and interpret technical drawings
- Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations

**Client Site Support**
- Travel to client sites to assist with installations, repairs, or audits
- Perform mechanical servicing and on-site diagnostics
- Liaise with clients professionally to ensure service satisfaction and system efficiency

**Design & Technical Support**
- Assist in the design and development of new or modified scraper components
- Provide input into the layout, fitment, and engineering function of new products
- Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams on prototyping and testing

**Sales & Customer Support**
- Provide technical guidance to the sales team during quoting or solution development
- Join customer meetings to help scope projects and recommend system improvements
- Support internal sales documentation by reviewing specifications and drawings

**Skills & Experience**
**Essential**
- Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter (or equivalent)
- Strong experience with mechanical assembly, maintenance, and fault finding
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents
- Competency in workshop tools, machines, and fabrication processes
- Excellent communication skills with both internal teams and external clients
- Ability to work independently and in a team across workshop and field environments

**Desirable**
- Previous experience working on conveyor belt scrapers and material handling equipment
- Exposure to product design or drafting (CAD skills advantageous)
- Prior involvement in technical sales or customer-facing roles
- Current driver's licence; willingness to travel to client sites

**Work Environment & Conditions**
- Based at the Welshpool workshop with regular fieldwork at customer locations
- Exposure to industrial environments (e.g., mining, quarrying, bulk materials handling)
- Required to wear appropriate PPE and adhere to workplace safety protocols
- Occasional after-hours or weekend work depending on customer needs

**Performance Indicators**
- Quality and timeliness of mechanical work (both workshop and on-site)
- Accuracy and usefulness of technical input in design and sales processes
- Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and external clients
- Adherence to company safety, quality, and procedural standards

**Ready to Take the Next Step?**
**Click **APPLY NOW** to join REMA Tip Top today.
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