Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

We are currentlylooking foran experiencedMechanical Maintenance Fitterto join our friendly team based atourBayston Hill Quarry site, close to Shrewsbury in Shropshire. This roleis shiftbasedincluding days and nights andis easily commutable from Telford, Bridgnorth, Oswestry, Welshpool,Wolverhamptonand the surrounding areas.

We’reworking hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment andit’simportant that our people come from a variety ofdifferent backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, theMechanical Maintenance Fitterrole willrequire key skills including working at heights, confined pace, hot works operations and will alsobe responsible for:

Responding to plant breakdowns – ensuring assets are returned to productionin a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution
Undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment
Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner
Taking acost consciousapproach to maintenance activities
Coordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on site
Participating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated
Contributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering function through your own observations and experience
Welding and Fabricating to a good standard
Working with risk assessments and method statements
Contributing to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures
Maintaining and promoting Health & Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures.
Challenging unsafe conditions and practices, reporting these through company procedures
Utilisingthecomputerisedmaintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role ofMechanical Maintenance Fitterwill be self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision. You should also demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment. Suitable candidates for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will:

Have arecognisedapprenticeship (preferably a higher-level standard)
ONC/HNC (desirable but not essential)
Have a strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry preferred - conveyors, drive systems – motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, vibratory screens
Have experience in repairing but not limited to pulleys, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics,conveyor rollers and side skirts
Possess a fault-finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
Possess the ability to remove and fit bearings
Have experience in fabrication workshop and the hazard apposed along with lifting and lowering equipment and techniques
Be capable of undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment
IT literate - capable of using PCs, common applications and company systems
Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly
Knowledge of material handling equipment,site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices is preferredWhy 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.

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