Maintenance Fitter

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites across the UK. We are committed to building a sustainable future and to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and transparent workplace.

Maintenance Fitter – Whatley Quarry, Frome

Salary:
Up to £50,500 depending on experience + overtime.

Location:

Whatley, Frome.

Hours:

Rotating early and late shifts (no nights), 42.5 hours per week.

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will provide mechanical repair and maintenance skills including fault identification, analysis, repair, inspections, adjustments and calibration to set standards. You will carry out maintenance and repair operations following the operational and maintenance plan or budget, improving reliability and availability at the lowest effective costs for all equipment, installations and buildings on site.

• Follow risk assessments and safe systems of work for all maintenance activities.
• Support plant start‑up and shut‑down to optimise performance.
• Operate, inspect and maintain static equipment to meet productivity and maintenance KPIs.
• Carry out repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance to a high standard.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns to ensure safe, efficient maintenance execution.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S.
• Accurately record maintenance work using the site CMMS.
• Identify and report equipment faults promptly.
• Ensure workshops, tools and facilities are safe, well‑organised and compliant.
• Train and support Apprentice Maintenance Technicians.
• Operate machinery safely in line with regulatory and manufacturer requirements.
• Support capital projects, commissioning and continuous improvement activity.
• Work closely with supervisors on technical and safety matters.
• Contribute to MRO, inventory and spare‑parts management processes.
• Assist with maintenance budgeting and planning.
• Complete all timesheets and documentation accurately and on time.
• Provide maintenance support at nearby Heidelberg Materials sites when required.

• Computer literate with strong understanding of health, safety and quarry regulations.
• Time‑served apprentice or NVQ in Maintenance Engineering, or 5+ years’ relevant maintenance experience.
• Experience in the mineral extractives industry – advantageous.
• HNC or HND in Engineering – advantageous.
• Practical welding and burning skills.

We offer a competitive package: salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance, along with family‑friendly policies, wellbeing programmes and development opportunities. Our inclusive culture supports diverse communities and provides a supportive environment for all employees.