At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.We are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) to join our successful team based at our Tarmac Cross Green Asphalt Plant in Leeds, Yorkshire. The successful candidate will be working 12 hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off basis rotating 4 day shifts (7am – 7pm), 4 days off and then 4 night shifts (7pm – 7am). This role is easily accessible from Leeds, Rothwell, Oulton, Swillington, Garforth, Wetherby, Whinmoor, Oakwood, Bradford, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Headingley, Otley, Castleford, Pontefract, Halifax and the 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.Role ResponsibilityReporting to the Operations Manager, the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) role is part of the 24/7 engineering function at our Cross Green Asphalt Plant in Leeds. As a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) you will be responsible for:Carrying out scheduled planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities safely to maintain plant condition and performance to support the delivery of the weekly production schedules.Ensuring jobs are completed in a timely manner, leading mechanical breakdown and planned repairs to ensure plant reliability and to optimise plant and equipment performance and minimise production disruption and downtimeOwning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive mannerTaking a cost conscious approach to maintenance activitiesCoordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on siteParticipating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminatedContributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering function through your own observations and experienceWelding and Fabricating to a good standardWorking with risk assessments and method statementsContributing to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair proceduresMaintaining and promoting Health & Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures.Challenging unsafe conditions and practices, reporting these through company proceduresUtilising the computerised maintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried outThe Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) 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 (Plant) will:Have a recognised apprenticeship (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 screensPossess a fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate actionPossess the ability to remove and fit bearingsBe capable of undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipmentIT literate - capable of using PCs, common applications and company systemsAbility to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordinglyKnowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working PracticesHappy to work overtime (may include weekends and night shifts)Why TarmacIn addition to the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working ParentsTraining and development opportunitiesInterested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?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.Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.#tarmac #mechanicalplantfitter #fitter #fitterjobs #mechanicalfitter #plantfitter #asphaltfitter #asphaltjobs #plantoperations #plantjobs #aggregatejobs #Leeds #Rothwell #Oulton #Swillington #Garforth #Wetherby #Whinmoor #Oakwood #Bradford #Dewsbury #Wakefield #Headingley #Otley #Castleford #Pontefract #Halifax #LI-RE1Tarmac Trading Limited
