Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Tarmac Ltd; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable building materials company is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter for their Bayston Hill Quarry site in Shrewsbury. This role is crucial in maintaining production efficiency by addressing breakdowns and optimizing repair processes. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in mechanical systems, fault-finding abilities, and practical experience in industrial environments. This shift-based position offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a proven experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and carry out emergency repairs.
• Experience in heavy industry working with conveyors and pumps.

Responsibilities

• Respond to plant breakdowns and ensure timely production recovery.
• Undertake emergency repairs efficiently on all production equipment.
• Maintain and promote Health & Safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical systems background

Fault-finding ability

IT literacy

Health & Safety awareness

Fabrication skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

ONC/HNC

Tools

Computerised maintenance management systems

Welding equipment

Job description

### Job IntroductionTarmac 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’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. **Why 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 opportunitiesWe’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. Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long! #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #asphalt #aggregates #plantjobs #asphaltjobs #mechanicalplantfitter #fitter #fitterjobs #mechanicalfitter #plantfitter #asphaltfitter #shiftmechanicalmaintenancefitter #technician #mechanicaltechnician #plantoperations #aggregatejobs #Shrewsbury #Shropshire #Telford #Bridgnorth #Oswestry #Welshpool #Wolverhampton #LI-RE1Tarmac Trading LimitedWe are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our friendly team based at our Bayston Hill Quarry site, close to Shrewsbury in Shropshire. This role is shift based including days and nights and is easily commutable from Telford, Bridgnorth, Oswestry, Welshpool, Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. Main Responsibilities Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter role will require key skills including working at heights, confined pace, hot works operations and will also be 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 ina timelyand 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 outThe Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will 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* Possess afault-findingability toidentifydefects and recommendappropriate 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 ina timelyand efficient manner on all production equipment* IT literate - capable of using PCs, commonapplicationsand company systems* Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly* Knowledge ofmaterial handling equipment,site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practicesis preferred- Have experience in repairing but not limited topulleys, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics,conveyorrollersand side skirts| Salary | Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits || Location | Bayston Hill, United Kingdom |