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Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

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Job Introduction

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 a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our team based at Tarmac Snabe Sand & Gravel Quarry, Strathaven, near Glasgow. This role is easily accessible from Darvel, Kilmarnock, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Bellshill, Monkton, Lanark and the surrounding areas.

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.

 

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the Quarry Manager, the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out scheduled planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities to maintain plant condition and performance to support the delivery of the weekly production schedules
  • Monitoring and maintaining condition and performance of the various plant equipment and identify any circumstances that could result in an impact on availability or performance while supporting the Quarry Manager to meet defined KPI targets
  • Carrying out mechanical activities safely and ensuring jobs are completed in a timely manner and leading mechanical breakdown and planned repairs to ensure expected plant reliability and to optimise plant and equipment performance
  • Ensuring most effective mean time to repair methods are adopted to minimise production disruption and downtime

 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter as well as:

  • Good knowledge of crushing, screening, conveying, hydraulic and pneumatic systems required
  • Fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
  • Good practical knowledge and experience of maintenance systems required
  • Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly
  • Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices
  • Working knowledge of plant and machinery
  • Proven evidence of using own initiative
  • Able to work part as a team
  • Fabrication skills advantageous

 

Why Us

Along with the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter we additionally 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 inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents 
  • Training and development opportunities 

Interested in role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter ? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Tarmac 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. 

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Tarmac Trading Limited

 

Tarmac Trading Limited

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