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Mobile Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Location: Clitheroe Quarry, Lancashire and surrounding area
Competitive salary + overtime + bonus + benefits

Keep critical plant running. Drive reliability. Work where it matters.

Are you an experienced mechanical fitter looking to take ownership in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment? Do you take pride in maintaining high-performing plant and equipment? Would you like the chance to work in a varied, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

We’re looking for a hands-on, proactive Mobile Mechanical Plant Fitter to join our engineering team based at Clitheroe Quarry. This is a key role supporting multiple sites across the Lancashire region, focused on maintaining critical plant equipment, improving reliability, minimising downtime, and driving continuous improvement. If you have experience working on conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, gearboxes or similar industrial equipment and take pride in keeping operations running safely and efficiently then this could be the role for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of quarry and plant equipment.This involves working across sites, responding to breakdowns, delivering planned maintenance andsupportingimprovement projects within a dynamic operational environment. You will:

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across mobile plant
Respondto plant breakdowns, restoring equipment to service safely and efficiently
Diagnose mechanical faults and implement robust, long-term solutions
Supportand deliver small engineering and improvement projects
Work collaboratively with contractors and site teams
Contribute to root causeanalysisand continuous improvement activities
Undertake welding and fabrication to a high standard
Follow risk assessments and safe systems of work at all times
Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems
Promote and uphold high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance

What We’re Looking For

You will be a practical, self-motivated engineer with experience in heavy industry or a similar environment with a strong focus on safety and plant performance. You will also have:

Experience in quarrying, industrial plant, or manufacturing environments
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
Proven ability to carry out effective breakdown repairs
Welding and fabrication experience
Basic IT skills (maintenance systems and reporting)
A solidunderstandingof health and safety practices
Knowledge of mobile crushers, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, belt sand vibratory screens
Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent depth of experience

Location: based at Clitheroe Quarry in the Ribble Valley, this role is commutable from Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Skipton and surrounding areas.

Why Tarmac

At Tarmac,you’repart of a business that builds the UK’s infrastructure while investing in its people. We're proud of our people, our values and our commitment to building a better future. You'll join a supportive team where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged and your ideas can make a real difference.

If you’re looking for a role where you can apply your engineering expertise, develop your skills and have a genuine impact on site performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your expertise. Build your career. Make an impact with Tarmac. Apply today and help keep our operations moving!

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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