Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant)
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 an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Stancombe Quarry, Flax Bourton, near Bristol. This role forms part of the 24/7 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.
Role Responsibility
Reporting to the Section Manager, the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter 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 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 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 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
- IT literate - capable of using PCs, common applications and company systems
- 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 Us
In addition to the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits 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 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.
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Tarmac Trading Limited
Tarmac Trading Limited