Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter

1 week ago


Bridgend, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

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 Plant Fitter to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Cornelly Quarry, Bridgend, South Wales. This role forms part of the 24/7 engineering function at Cornelly Quarry and is commutable from Porthcawl, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath, Swansea, Cardiff, Aberdare, Barry, Pontypridd, Caerphilly and 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 Mechanical Shift Supervisor, the Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter role is part of the 24/7 engineering function at Tarmac Cornelly Quarry in Bridgend. As a Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter you 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
Undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment
Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner
Taking a cost conscious approach 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
Utilising the computerised maintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out. Using application based inspection schemesThe Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Plant 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 as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter. Suitable candidates for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Plant 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 PracticesWhy UsIn addition to the role of Mechanical Maintenance Plant 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 opportunitiesInterested? 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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