Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

1 month ago


Skipton, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Tarmac 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 are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Swinden Quarry near Skipton, North Yorkshire. This role forms part of the 24/7 engineering function at Swinden Quarry and is commutable from Ripon, Bradford, Harrogate, Burnley, Clitheroe and 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.

Main ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Mechanical Shift Supervisor, the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter role 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 outThe Ideal CandidateThe 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
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 Fitter we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits.

Some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include:

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 opportunitiesInterested in the 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.

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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