Maintenance Plant Fitter; Mechanical

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector:
Manufacturing Region:
South West

Location:

Frome Salary: £1 to £42,000 per annum Salary

Description:

Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits Posted: 28/01/2026 Recruiter:
Tarmac Job c/TP/150/7529

• 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

• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision
• Proven experience working within an industrial, factory or similar environment
• Recognised apprenticeship (preferably a higher‑level standard)
• ONC/HNC desirable but not essential
• Strong, practical mechanical systems background – heavy industry preferred (conveyors, drive systems – motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, vibratory screens)
• Fault‑finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
• Ability to remove and fit bearings
• Capability to undertake emergency breakdown repairs on all production equipment in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly
• Knowledge of site‑specific SHE procedures and safe working practices

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (religious, ethnic, cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, parents & carers, ability, wellbeing, female voice and menopause)
• Training and development opportunities

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.