Welder/Fitter

Role: Welder/Fitter

Location: Aldridge, WS9 8TZ

Hours: 45 hours per week | between 07:00 and 16:30 Monday to Friday

Salary: up to £44,230.63 pa DOE

Are you a skilled welder with a passion for precision and a hands-on approach to problem-solving? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Welder/Fitter to join our Aftermarket team!

This is a practical role where you’ll carry out repairs, refurbishments, and installations on a wide range of refuse collection vehicles and equipment. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our vehicles are safe, compliant, and built to last.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out general MIG welding and re-plating on HGVs and RCVs

Strip and rebuild vehicle components including body, hopper, and bin lifts

Prepare vehicles to DVSA and high welding standards

Complete all work to customer satisfaction and within agreed timescales

Maintain accurate records and follow company processes

Promote good housekeeping and safe working practices

Operate within company health and safety guidelines and use PPE appropriately

Support quality standards and raise awareness of any issues

Ideal Candidate:

Qualified in welding/fabrication (BSEN 287 coding desirable)

Experienced in MIG welding and medium-heavy steel fabrication (2mm–10mm)

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings

Skilled in building and tack welding from drawings

Self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude and strong communication skills

Comfortable working in confined spaces and physically demanding environments

Willing to learn new skills and travel when required

Experience in mechanical/hydraulic fitting and previous RCV work is a bonus

If you’re ready to bring your welding expertise to a team that builds with purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees and employees working a 4-day week)

Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.

Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.

Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.

Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.

Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.

Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.

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Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.

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