Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Tarmac Congleton, England, United Kingdom

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We are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) to join our team based at Tarmac Eaton Hall Quarry, near Congleton and you will also cover Crown Farm Quarry near Northwich and sites in the wider North West area. This role comes with a company van and is easily accessible from Congleton, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Buxton, Leek, Northwich, Winsford, Sandbach, Crewe, Stockport 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.

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• Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Fixed Plant) role is part of the maintenance and site teams at both Eaton Hall and Crown Farm.
  
• As a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) you will be responsible for:
  
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  • 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
    
  • Liaison in preventative maintenance planning and execution planned shutdowns
    
  • Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner
    
  • Taking a cost conscious approach to maintenance activities and participating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated
    
  • Coordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on site
    
  • 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 and 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
    
  
  
  

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• The ideal candidate for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) 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 (Plant) 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
  
• Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly
  
• Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices
  

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• Company van
  
• 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? Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

Please apply promptly as occasionally we receive a large volume of applications and the closing date may be brought forward.

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Tarmac Trading Limited

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Job Reference tarmac/TP/115/7275