Fitter/Welder

Vacancy  Fitter/Welder

Location: ReFood Dagenham

Hours: Permanent Full time Monday to Friday

Join ReFood Dagenham and Help Drive Continuous Improvement

ReFood is a leading food waste recycling and renewable energy company, transforming food waste into sustainable energy and valuable resources. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Fitter / Welder to join our Dagenham site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fabricator and welder who enjoys working in a heavy industrial environment and wants to expand their mechanical engineering knowledge. We invest heavily in training and development, offering opportunities to gain additional qualifications such as Confined Space Entry, Plant Operations, and other specialist competencies.

Working closely with the Engineering Team, you will be responsible for measuring, fabricating, assembling, and welding stainless steel and low carbon steel (LCS) pipework, frameworks, flanges, and associated components to required specifications. You will also support maintenance activities across the site while contributing to our culture of continuous improvement.

Weekend working and overtime may occasionally be required to support high-priority maintenance activities. Any overtime will be agreed in advance with your manager.

Key Responsibilities

Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications

Measure, cut, shape, and prepare metal materials for fabrication

Assemble and align fabricated components to ensure accurate fit and functionality

Perform TIG, MIG, and Arc welding to a high standard

Inspect completed work to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications

Repair damaged metal structures, machinery, and equipment components

Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment

Follow all Health & Safety procedures and site requirements

Support maintenance and repair activities across the plant

Assist with general workshop duties when required

Identify opportunities for plant modifications and continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability, quality, and reduce downtime

What We're Looking For

Essential

Welding qualifications with valid certification

Experience working within a heavy industrial environment

Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Self-motivated, organised, and proactive approach

Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload effectively

Basic education including English and Mathematics

Desirable

Experience welding stainless steel pipework up to 6"

Plant operation experience (Forklift Truck, MEWP)

Experience using maintenance data and logging systems for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles including 5S/6S and 5 Why methodologies

Experience within manufacturing, recycling, or waste processing environments

Experience preparing formal documentation

General IT skills

Strong mechanical fault-finding abilities

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and overtime opportunities

Extensive training and development investment

Opportunity to gain additional qualifications and certifications

Exposure to broader mechanical engineering disciplines including bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and rotating equipment

Supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement

Long-term career development within a growing renewable energy business

If you are a skilled Welder/Fitter looking to develop your career within a progressive and environmentally focused organisation, we'd like to hear from you. (url removed)