Job Description
Habasit is a Swiss family business founded in 1946. We are the worldwide market leader in the conveyor & process belt industry. Globally there are more than 3,600 employees based in over 70 countries.
Habasit conveyor belts are used in a wide variety of industries such as food, tobacco, automotive, postal, and many more!
Belt Fitter - Gateshead
Full Time - Permanent - 39hrs
We are currently looking for a Belt Fitter for the Gateshead Service Centre. The successful candidate will be based locally to the Gateshead Service Centre. You will visit our customers, make up belts to exacting specifications and install them on-site. Our 24/7 customer commitment means you will be required to operate outside normal working patterns and hours including weekends. Competitive overtime rates.
What you can expect from us
Varied work, in a team & with own responsibilities
Good working environment
Good tools to do the job
A van to go direct to customers or the Service Centre (personal use allowable after successful probationary)
Attractive remuneration with a results related bonus & other good benefits.
What we expect from you
Previous belt fitting experience useful though not essential
Practical ability with engineering experience/qualification not essential
An eye for quality and consistency with a customer minded approach
Experience working in the conveying industry desirable but not essential
Travel to cover other Service Centres will occasionally be necessary
Clean driving licence
Excellent benefits offers: Overtime payments, Company van, Good Pension, Good holiday (27 days plus statutory), Life assurance, Company bonus scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Colleague of the Year Scheme, Employee Referral Scheme.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £21,900.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Supplemental pay types:
Yearly bonus
Experience:
Service or maintenance: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road