Department: Operations and Maintenance Location: Dowlow Quarry & Asphalt Plant, Buxton Description About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact. Position Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Fitter to join our team at the Dowlow Quarry and Asphalt Plant, nr Buxton. In this role you will be working to support the maintenance plan for the site, as well as improving equipment reliability by carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance. You will also support the maintenance and operations teams and be a central part of the maintenance team by carrying out planned and corrective maintenance on the plant as directed by your team leader or managers. In addition you will receive work instructions for routine planned and corrective maintenance and carry out the duties as written or directed. Work within a team or singly as required by your immediate person in charge. Whilst ensuring that all activities are carried out within the company requirements of safety, environment and quality and performing other duties as requested by your team leader or manager. Key Responsibilities Carrying out planned, preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance to production plant and equipment. Specifically, removing, repairing and re assembling conveyors, rollers, and side skirts. Knowledge of pumps, motors, pulleys, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics is essential for this role. Good understanding of health safety and environmental impacts of role. Experience and understanding of mechanical fitting and maintenance of equipment including conveyors, pumps, pipes, valves, filter systems, pneumatics hydraulics bearings, gear boxes etc. Welding and burning for fabrication and maintenance. Use of pulling and lifting equipment. Experienced in the use of workshop equipment. Mechanical fault finding. Competency in basic Multi Skilling. The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company’s zero harm culture. Skills, Knowledge And Expertise It is essential that you have: completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship. have experience of working on heavy plant, fixed and/or mobile. Benefits A tailored, competitive salary Company Pension Scheme 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top Share Saver Scheme participation Company Life Assurance Scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways. Diversity Statement: At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Join Us If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group. Application Process Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.