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 an experienced Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) to join our friendly team covering the Lancashire area. This role is working 48hrs week – fully flexible between Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:00 and Saturday morning 07:30 - 12:00. This role is commutable from Salford, Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Stockport, Warrington, Ashton-under-Lyne, St Helens, Chorley and the surrounding areas
Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Role Responsibility
Reporting to the Readymix Production Manager, the role of Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)will have responsibility for inspection, maintenance and service of our Ready-mix Concrete Plants. As a member of the Maintenance team, you will provide PPM and breakdown response to the Ready-mix business delivering the Maintenance Strategy for your area of cover and best practice by driving a culture of continuous improvement.
As well as PPM, the Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)will respond to emergency and plant breakdowns in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment including conveyors, pneumatics as well as fabrication / welding plant and be responsible for ensuring assets are returned to production and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution.
The role of Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)will also be responsible for:
1. Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner
2. Taking a cost-conscious approach to maintenance activities and PPM
3. Coordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on site
4. Participating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated
5. Contributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering function through your own observations and experience
6. Welding and Fabricating to a good standard
7. Working with risk assessments and method statements and contributing to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures
8. Maintaining and promoting Health & Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures and challenging unsafe conditions and practices, reporting these through company procedures
9. Utilising the computerised maintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out. Using application-based inspection schemes
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the role of Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)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 as a Mobile Fitter. Suitable candidates will have:
10. Recognised apprenticeship (preferably a higher-level standard)
11. ONC/HNC (desirable but not essential)
12. Strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry preferred - conveyors, pneumatics, drive systems – motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes
13. Fault-finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
14. Ability to remove and fit bearings
15. Capability to undertake emergency breakdown repairs and PPM in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment
16. IT skills and be able to use PCs, common applications and company systems
17. Competence in the use of application-based inspection schemes
18. Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly
19. Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices
Why Tarmac
In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
20. Bonus scheme
21. Enhanced holiday entitlement
22. Contributory pension scheme
23. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
24. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
25. 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
26. Training and development opportunities