Sword Engineering Ltd Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location : Wem, Shropshire Salary : £25 - £30 per hour depending on experience Hours: 37.5 working hours - Start and finish times will vary and will include some evenings and weekends although in general will be Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (with some flexibility to suit). Site working is usually 7am - 7pm. Overtime paid at enhanced rates. SWORD Engineering Ltd are recycling industry specialists working for some of the largest Waste Management Companies in the UK. Also working in the packaging, quarrying and logistics industries along with local council depots, work is varied and interesting. Due to continued success and growth an exciting opportunity for an experienced Multi-skilled Engineer has arisen in our dedicated engineering team based in Wem, Shropshire. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate and offers both personal and professional growth potential. The Opportunity: This is an exciting and varied role, as a multi-skilled engineer you will be required to install, diagnose breakdowns and carry out repairs and maintenance at customer's sites, routine planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of recycling machinery, removal and relocation of heavy plant machinery and assist with plant overhauls. You will be involved in the manufacture, installation and commissioning of all types of recycling machinery and equipment. Working on conveyors, trommels, balers and other recycling equipment Fitting of gearboxes, bearings, roller changes, housing and seals etc Installation of plant and machinery, maintenance platforms, walkways and guards Welding and fabricating when required Excellent communication skills with our customers is essential, you need to have a professional approach and attitude in this role. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently as well as part of a focused and committed team, able to use own initiative and be an effective problem solver. You will be both workshop and site based nationally and therefore must be prepared to work away from home and weekends, sometimes at short notice. A Full UK Driving License is therefore essential. The Candidate : Must have minimum 5 years' proven experience (ideally within the recycling industry and/or material handling) in carrying out hydraulic, mechanical and electrical diagnosis and repairs on a variety of plant machinery - knowledge of paper balers, conveyors, shredders, motors, gearboxes, mechanical drives, industrial hydraulics etc advantageous. Qualifications & Experience Hold a recognised time-served apprenticeship including City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or similar. Metal Fabrication and Welding MMA and MIG experience essential together with the ability to meticulously interpret engineering drawings. Excellent fault finding and diagnosis experience on heavy plant equipment. Current 18th Edition qualification and 3 phase electrical breakdown experience. Installation and commissioning skills. An up-to-date working knowledge of health, safety (including COSHH) and environmental procedures is essential. Possess a professional and flexible attitude with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels. Working knowledge of, and the ability to interrogate/fault find Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) is desirable. Forklift truck, scissor lift and self-propelled boom licenses highly desirable. Experienced Banksman/Slinger/Signaler highly desirable. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sword Engineering Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.

Apr 01, 2026

Full time

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location : Wem, Shropshire Salary : £25 - £30 per hour depending on experience Hours: 37.5 working hours - Start and finish times will vary and will include some evenings and weekends although in general will be Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (with some flexibility to suit). Site working is usually 7am - 7pm. Overtime paid at enhanced rates. SWORD Engineering Ltd are recycling industry specialists working for some of the largest Waste Management Companies in the UK. Also working in the packaging, quarrying and logistics industries along with local council depots, work is varied and interesting. Due to continued success and growth an exciting opportunity for an experienced Multi-skilled Engineer has arisen in our dedicated engineering team based in Wem, Shropshire. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate and offers both personal and professional growth potential. The Opportunity: This is an exciting and varied role, as a multi-skilled engineer you will be required to install, diagnose breakdowns and carry out repairs and maintenance at customer's sites, routine planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of recycling machinery, removal and relocation of heavy plant machinery and assist with plant overhauls. You will be involved in the manufacture, installation and commissioning of all types of recycling machinery and equipment. Working on conveyors, trommels, balers and other recycling equipment Fitting of gearboxes, bearings, roller changes, housing and seals etc Installation of plant and machinery, maintenance platforms, walkways and guards Welding and fabricating when required Excellent communication skills with our customers is essential, you need to have a professional approach and attitude in this role. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently as well as part of a focused and committed team, able to use own initiative and be an effective problem solver. You will be both workshop and site based nationally and therefore must be prepared to work away from home and weekends, sometimes at short notice. A Full UK Driving License is therefore essential. The Candidate : Must have minimum 5 years' proven experience (ideally within the recycling industry and/or material handling) in carrying out hydraulic, mechanical and electrical diagnosis and repairs on a variety of plant machinery - knowledge of paper balers, conveyors, shredders, motors, gearboxes, mechanical drives, industrial hydraulics etc advantageous. Qualifications & Experience Hold a recognised time-served apprenticeship including City and Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or similar. Metal Fabrication and Welding MMA and MIG experience essential together with the ability to meticulously interpret engineering drawings. Excellent fault finding and diagnosis experience on heavy plant equipment. Current 18th Edition qualification and 3 phase electrical breakdown experience. Installation and commissioning skills. An up-to-date working knowledge of health, safety (including COSHH) and environmental procedures is essential. Possess a professional and flexible attitude with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels. Working knowledge of, and the ability to interrogate/fault find Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) is desirable. Forklift truck, scissor lift and self-propelled boom licenses highly desirable. Experienced Banksman/Slinger/Signaler highly desirable. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sword Engineering Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.

HGV Mechanic

Recruitment Helpline Wigan, Lancashire

An excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join a well-established company. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Salary: Competitive Salary of £18.00 - £20.00 Per Hour, Depending on Experience. Location: Wigan WN3. About The Company: A leading haulage company in the North West, they are dedicated to providing a reliable service all across the UK. They are a 24hr UK Haulage Contractor, specialising in the transportation of site accommodation. Running over 25 Hiab vehicles ranging from 7.5 ton - 85 ton including artic vehicles, pick-up trucks, trailers, 4 4 vehicles, escort vehicles, slinger banksman and more. They are now looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic / Technician to join their busy workshop. Candidate Requirements: Level 3 HGV Mechanic qualification Strong understanding of DVSA standards HGV Class 1 licence (advantageous but not essential) Full driving licence (desirable) Availability to work Monday to Friday with Alternate Saturdays (Day Shifts only) If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Apr 01, 2026

Full time

An excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Mechanic to join a well-established company. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Salary: Competitive Salary of £18.00 - £20.00 Per Hour, Depending on Experience. Location: Wigan WN3. About The Company: A leading haulage company in the North West, they are dedicated to providing a reliable service all across the UK. They are a 24hr UK Haulage Contractor, specialising in the transportation of site accommodation. Running over 25 Hiab vehicles ranging from 7.5 ton - 85 ton including artic vehicles, pick-up trucks, trailers, 4 4 vehicles, escort vehicles, slinger banksman and more. They are now looking for an experienced HGV Mechanic / Technician to join their busy workshop. Candidate Requirements: Level 3 HGV Mechanic qualification Strong understanding of DVSA standards HGV Class 1 licence (advantageous but not essential) Full driving licence (desirable) Availability to work Monday to Friday with Alternate Saturdays (Day Shifts only) If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Banksman Slinger

ITS (Guildford) Ltd Haslemere, Surrey

Banksman Slinger Required Job Type: Banksman Slinger Start date: 26/01/2025 Industry: Construction Location: Haslemere, Surrey, GU26 Level of experience, qualifications & related training : Must have previous experience Job description: Telehandler operative required for a highly regarded regional developer. ITS Building people are looking for a Telehandler operative to assist our client with a project based in Haslemere, Surrey, GU26. This contract will be 18 months duration, with hours being 7:30 am to 16:30pm Monday-Friday and there may be an option to work overtime on the weekends at a higher rate. Additional training and a full-time contract may be provided for the right candidates. Requirements for the role Own PPE ( Hard hat, Hi-Vis, Safety Shoes) CPCS or NPORS ITS Building People - Trades & Labour requirement The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all. Training/Progression opportunities: There may be opportunities to acquire additional qualifications with this role on Health and Safety, machinery and traffic management Rate of Pay Where a range of rate of pay is quoted the level of experience, qualifications & related training required is the minimum required in order to qualify for the lowest rate of pay quoted. How to apply: Please apply here.

Jan 21, 2026

Seasonal

Banksman Slinger Required Job Type: Banksman Slinger Start date: 26/01/2025 Industry: Construction Location: Haslemere, Surrey, GU26 Level of experience, qualifications & related training : Must have previous experience Job description: Telehandler operative required for a highly regarded regional developer. ITS Building people are looking for a Telehandler operative to assist our client with a project based in Haslemere, Surrey, GU26. This contract will be 18 months duration, with hours being 7:30 am to 16:30pm Monday-Friday and there may be an option to work overtime on the weekends at a higher rate. Additional training and a full-time contract may be provided for the right candidates. Requirements for the role Own PPE ( Hard hat, Hi-Vis, Safety Shoes) CPCS or NPORS ITS Building People - Trades & Labour requirement The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all. Training/Progression opportunities: There may be opportunities to acquire additional qualifications with this role on Health and Safety, machinery and traffic management Rate of Pay Where a range of rate of pay is quoted the level of experience, qualifications & related training required is the minimum required in order to qualify for the lowest rate of pay quoted. How to apply: Please apply here.

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