Belt Jointer Expert

About the role

The Belt Jointer Expert is responsible for joining, repairing and maintaining steel‑cord and nylon‑fabric conveyor belts in an industrial environment. The role combines hands‑on splicing work with preventive maintenance and strict safety compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Perform hot and cold vulcanisation to splice belt ends of various specifications.
• Install mechanical fasteners to reinforce weak joints or damaged belt sections.
• Inspect conveyors regularly for wear, damage or misalignment and carry out preventive maintenance.
• Operate belt cutters, grinders and hydraulic/electric vulcanising presses safely.
• Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during all repair activities.
• Maintain detailed records of belt conditions, repairs, maintenance actions and stock of vulcanising materials, flagging expiry dates for procurement.
• Calculate required belt lengths, including margins for jointing and elongation, and manage pulley lagging (rubber and ceramic tiles).

Required profile

• ITI Fitter or Mechanical Engineering Diploma.
• Minimum 15 years of hands‑on experience in belt splicing and conveyor belt maintenance.
• Proven experience with both fabric and steel‑cord belts.
• Physical ability to work in heavy industrial settings, including lifting and climbing.

Required skills

• Hot vulcanisation
• Cold vulcanisation
• Belt splicing and repair
• Operation of belt cutters, grinders and hydraulic/electric vulcanising presses
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures
• Record‑keeping of maintenance activities
• Stock management of vulcanising materials
• Pulley lagging installation (rubber and ceramic)