Maintenance Plant Fitter; Mechanical

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant)

Tarmac Cross Green Asphalt Plant - Leeds

Competitive salary - overtime opportunities

Ready to take ownership of complex plant maintenance in a fast-paced industrial site? We’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join a high-performing engineering team at a busy asphalt plant in Cross Green, Leeds. If you thrive on fault-finding, keeping heavy plant running, and making a real impact on production performance, this role is for you.

48 hours per week – 06:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday, with some nights and weekend work and overtime.

This role is commutable from Leeds, Rothwell, Oulton, Garforth, Wetherby, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bradford, Dewsbury, Halifax and surrounding areas.

• Lead planned and reactive mechanical maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose faults across conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, crushers and screening equipment.
• Carry out breakdown repairs quickly and safely to keep production on track.
• Support continuous improvement and root-cause analysis.
• Undertake welding and fabrication work to a strong standard.
• Own small projects and improve plant reliability.
• Work with contractors and suppliers on-site.
• Use CMMS systems to record maintenance activity.
• Champion Health & Safety and safe working practices at all times.

• Experience with in heavy industry, plant or manufacturing environments.
• Strong skills in fault finding and mechanical repairs.
• Confidence working on bearings, drives and rotating equipment.
• Welding and fabrication capability.
• Comfortable using maintenance systems and basic IT tools.
• A proactive mindset with a strong focus on safety and performance.
• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship (preferred).
• ONC/HNC (advantageous).

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Employee Communities (including REACH, Cultural Heritage, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Voice and Menopause).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Forces-friendly employer support for military transition.

We’re proud to be a part of CRH and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate 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.