Maintenance Fitter

Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter looking for your next permanent role? Are you looking for longevity and the thrill of working with a growing site? Then read on — we may just have the role for you!

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our friendly maintenance team at ourElstow Block Plant, located close to Elstow in Bedfordshire.
The site is easily accessible from Bedford, Kempston, Wixams, Ampthill, Flitwick, Biggleswade, Sandy, Milton Keynes, Luton, Dunstable, St Neots, and the surrounding areas.

Our Elstow Plant manufactures sustainable, tough and energy‑efficient aerated blocks that we see all around us — whether in our homes or workplaces, you are never too far away from one of our products.

Main Responsibilities

As our Mechanical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for undertaking plant maintenance, repairs and improvements to ensure maximum reliability of all plant equipment, while supporting team members in all aspects of plant operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Responding to plant breakdowns and ensuring efficient repair of equipment, minimising downtime while following the maintenance plan and all Safety, Health and Environmental standards
Continuously improving plant performance while maintaining safety, maintenance and asset reliability
Contributing to the in‑house development of the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Supporting maintenance and operations through accurate documentation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Contributing to and delivering the weekly maintenance plan
Maintaining and updating information in CMMS or other maintenance systems
Participating in planning major equipment overhauls
Participating in shutdown coordination across departmentsThis is a shift-based role, with overtime available to meet site needs.

The Ideal Candidate

This is a varied and rewarding position requiring:

Level 3 Apprenticeship, ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (beneficial). QBE (Qualified by Experience) considered essential
Practical knowledge of maintenance practices including hydraulics and pneumatics
Fabrication and welding experience
Experience with TPM methodology and Continuous Improvement
Working knowledge of engineering maintenance principles, ideally within heavy engineering
Understanding of Predictive Maintenance
Experience using a CMMS
Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode & Effect Analysis tools
Understanding of mechanical systems, codes and symbols used on drawings
Ability to learn and apply Health & Safety rulesWhy Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
Training and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer.If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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