Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Plant

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Plant to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Stancombe Quarry, Flax Bourton, near Bristol. This role forms part of the engineering function at Stancombe Quarry and is easily accessible from Weston-super-Mare, Bristol, Chepstow, Newport, Cardiff, Gloucester and the surrounding areas.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

 
Main ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Section Manager, the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Plant will be responsible for responding to plant breakdowns, ensuring assets are returned to production in a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution. The Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Plant will also

Own small-scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner
Take a cost-conscious approach to maintenance activities
Coordinate with contractors and suppliers when they are on site
Participate in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the engineering function through your own observations and experience
Perform Welding and Fabricating to a good standard
Work with risk assessments and method statements
Contribute to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures
Maintain and promote Health & Safety rules and follow all company processes, procedures and regulations
Challenge unsafe conditions and practices, reporting these through company procedures
Utilise computerised maintenance management system, recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used, and repairs carried out. Using application-based inspection schemes

 
The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Plant 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 - Plant will:

Have a recognised apprenticeship (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 a fault-finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
Possess the ability to remove and fit bearings
Be capable of undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment
Competent in the use of application-based inspection schemes
Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly
Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices

 
Why UsIn addition to the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Plant we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

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 opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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