Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Location: Stratton

Tarmac is the UKs 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 countrys long-term future. We are currently looking foran experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our friendly team based atour Bayston Hill Quarry site, close to Shrewsbury in Shropshire.

This roleis shiftbasedincludingdays and nights andis easily commutable from Telford, Bridgnorth, Oswestry, Welshpool,Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. We reworking hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment anditsimportant that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. Main Responsibilities Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter role will require key skills including working at heights, confined pace, hot works operations and will alsobe 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 ina timelyand efficient way on all production equipment Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner Taking acost 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 Utilisingthecomputerisedmaintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out

The Ideal Candidate The 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 arecognisedapprenticeship (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 Have experience in repairing but not limited top ulleys, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyorrollersand side skirts Possess afault-findingability toidentifydefects and recommend appropriate action Possess the ability to remove and fit bearings Have experience in fabrication workshop and the hazard apposed along with lifting and lowering equipment and techniques Be capable of undertaking emergency breakdown repairs ina timelyand efficient manner on all production equipment IT literate - capable of using PCs, commonapplicationsand company systems Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly Knowledge of material handling equipment,site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practice sis preferred 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,…