Apex Belting
Conveyor Belt Fitter
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Company Description
Apex Belting is the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of conveyor belts, serving a wide range of industrial sectors. Established in 1982 and based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, the company operates from a modern UK fabrication and storage facility. Apex Belting produces high-quality rubber, PVC, and PU conveyor belts tailored to customer requirements. The company is recognized as an industry leader, delivering proven belting solutions to Agriculture, Recycling, Distribution, and other sectors. Team members join a stable, established business focused on reliability, technical expertise, and customer service.
Role Description
The Conveyor Belt Fitter is a full-time, on-site role based in Mirfield, responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing conveyor belts at customer locations and within the workshop. Day-to-day activities include:
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- Measuring and cutting belts
- Joining and vulcanizing
- Fitting belts to conveyors
- Carrying out routine inspections to identify wear or potential issues
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The role involves using hand tools and machinery safely, following technical drawings and job specifications, and ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards. The Conveyor Belt Fitter will also complete job documentation, communicate with supervisors and customers about work progress, and assist with loading, unloading, and transporting belts and materials as required. The position may include occasional out-of-hours work or travel to customer sites, depending on operational needs.
Qualifications
- Solid mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment for installation and repair tasks.
- Ability to read and follow technical drawings, measurements, and work instructions with strong attention to detail and quality.
- Understanding of basic health and safety practices, including manual handling, working at height, and safe operation of equipment.
- Good problem-solving skills, including diagnosing belt and conveyor issues and identifying practical repair or replacement solutions.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and interact professionally with customers and colleagues.
- Willingness to work in industrial environments and occasionally outside standard hours, with a flexible and reliable approach.
- Full, valid driver’s license (or ability to travel to customer sites by agreed means) preferred.
- Prior experience in conveyor belt fitting, mechanical maintenance, or a similar industrial/engineering role is an advantage but not essential; relevant training may be provided.
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