Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

MECHANICAL CRAFTSPERSON / MAINTENANCE FITTER – TUNSTEAD STONE

Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter from a Readymix, Quarrying, Plant Production or Heavy Engineering environment looking for your next permanent role? 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 looking for a Maintenance Fitterto join our fantastic team located at Tarmac Tunstead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire. As well as Buxton this role is easily accessible from Derby, Macclesfield, Stockport, Glossop, Chesterfield, Leek, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent 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 Responsibilities

Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor the role of Maintenance Fitter will support the Stone Maintenance team by ensuring all mechanical tasks are prioritised on a day to day basis ensuring any reactive tasks are resolved so the plant is operational again in a timely and safe manner whilst still completing priority planned tasks.

Your responsibilities as the Maintenance Fitter will include:

Supporting the Lead Maintenance Fitter by delivering mechanical maintenance activities across the quarry to satisfy customer demand
Ensuring compliance with mechanical safety regulations and company standards
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in heavy machinery, conveyors, and plant systems
Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment
Supporting the training and mentoring or less experienced Fitters and Apprentices
Participating in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when needed

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Maintenance Fitter will possess strong technical knowledge of industrial mechanical systems and working experience with PLCs, motors, control panels, and instrumentation preferably gained within the Limestone processing industry.

Suitable candidates for the role of Maintenance Fitter will also have:

Proven fault finding and preventative maintenance skills
Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) and MS Office applications
Ability to motivate colleagues to help develop a strong team
Confidence and capability to deliver against KPI’s
Knowledge of RCA techniques
Ability to collaborate with the wider business to share best practice and learn from others
Excellent interpersonal skills: supportive, builds trust and respect at all levels
Able to solve problems in a systematic way using all the resource available
Drive to eliminate unsafe behaviours and attitudes and for the continuous improvement of plant working conditions
HNC in Mechanical engineering and maintenance (or equivalent qualification / experience)
NEBOSH or IOSH qualification advantageous

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, 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 opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer.

If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started.

Please note:

we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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