Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

1 month ago


StanfordleHope, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter looking for you next permanent role?  Are you looking for longevity and have the thrill of working with a growing site?  Then read on as we may just have the role for you

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 recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our friendly maintenance team at our Linford Block Plant, which is located close to Stanford-le-Hope in Essex.  The site is easily accessible from Tilbury, Gravesend, Rochester, Gillingham, Dartford, Purfleet on Thames, Grays, Wickford, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Brentwood, Billericay and the surrounding areas.

Our Linford Plant manufactures sustainable, tough and energy efficient aerated blocks that we see all around us, whether this be in our homes or our work environments, you are never too far away from one of our products.

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 Maintenance Supervisor, you as our Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will be responsible for undertaking plant maintenance, repairs and improvements to ensure maximum reliability of all plant associated areas and to assist team members in all aspects of plant operation.

Your responsibilities as the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will include:

Respond to plant breakdowns, when necessary and be responsible for the correct and efficient repair of equipment keeping downtime to a minimum with timely and safe adherence to the maintenance plan whilst complying to all relevant statutory legislation and the internal company Safety, Health and Environmental standards
Continue to improve plant performance whilst maintaining safety, maintenance and asset reliability
Contribute to the in-house development of the Computer Maintenance Management System
In support of the maintenance and operations functions, you will utilise documents, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated guidelines for the safe and efficient maintenance of equipment
Contribute to and deliver the weekly maintenance plan​
Maintain and update information in CMMS or other related maintenance systems​
Participate in planning major equipment overhauls​
Participate in shutdown coordination across all departmentsThe role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter is a shift role, overtime is also available to meet with our site’s needs

The Ideal CandidateThe role is a varied, complex and rewarding position that requires:

Level 3 Apprentice trained or ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering would prove highly beneficial; although not essential, as QBE (Qualified by Experience) is essential in this role
Working knowledge of maintenance practices – hydraulics/pneumatics
Experience of Fabricating and Welding
Have experience of TPM methodology and Continuous Improvement 
Working knowledge of relevant engineering maintenance principles and practices, and experience of working in a relevant heavy engineering industry
Knowledgeable in the area of Predictive Maintenance
Experience in working with a Computer Maintenance Management System
Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode & Effect Analysis tools/techniques
Understands database systems as relevant to planned maintenance and logging of shift activities
An understanding of mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics and understand National and International codes and symbols used on drawings and specifications.
Ability to learn Health and Safety rules applicable to each department regarding their own and other operators’ safetyWhy UsAlong 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 (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 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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