Job Description
Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter (Lubrication)? Have you worked in a Quarrying, Plant Production or Heavy Engineering environment?
Tarmac is the UKs leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the countrys long-term future.
We are currently looking for a Lubrication Technician to join our fantastic team located at Tarmac Tunstead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire. As well as Buxton this role is easily accessible from Derby, Macclesfield, Stockport, Glossop, Chesterfield, Leek, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.
Were working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and its important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Main Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, as Lubrication Technicianyou will play a key role in driving improved reliability and efficient plant operation by effectively monitoring plant and performance conditions to ensure any deterioration is identified and validated prior to failure at our Stone Quarry. You will collate, record and analyse specific engineering and process measures and conditions, prepare reports and generate work orders to prevent unplanned premature plant failures of our low and high speed drives and bearings.
The Lubrication Technicianwill be responsible for:
* Ensuring planned maintenance schedules, condition reviews and task frequencies are prioritised
* Mechanical inspections supporting the continued development of Stone plant criticality and ensuring any measurement set points or defects identified are inputted into CMMS
* Continuous development of preventative maintenance schedules, FMEAs and condition monitoring techniques to deliver the required level of plant reliability
* Carrying out minor repairs within own capability and competence to support the continuous performance and improvement of all aspects of equipment lubrication and the development and implementation of new technologies, equipment and methods to ensure that industry best practice is maintained
* Identifying any abnormal plant condition, monitoring until the necessary intervention is required and validating any reported defects by creating required work orders to progress through to the maintenance planning function
* Communicating effectively with maintenance, process and production teams to ensure all stakeholders are aware of plant and equipment running and performance conditions
* Developing required service level agreements and evaluating condition reports, prioritising actions and creating work orders to rectify defects
* Monitoring trend condition set points and plant condition, predicting maintenance activities and providing reports for budget planning to enable all repairs to be carried out in a planned and cost effective manner
* Supporting and actively contributing to plant failure and RCA investigations
* This role requires you to be both site and office based helping drive the maintenance strategy
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the role of Lubrication Technicianwill demonstrate proven experience working within a mining, quarrying, Stone Processing, heavy industrial industry, or a similar environment with a strong engineering background.
Suitable candidates for the role of Lubrication Technicianwill be self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision. You should also demonstrate:
* Strong technical knowledge of industrial lubrication systems
* Ability to fault find and guide/complete repairs on lubrication systems
* Experience with COSHH controls and working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental standards
* Proven fault finding and preventative maintenance skills able to understand, collect, organise and analyse data to understand cause and effects relationship
* Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
* Strong organisational and planning skills
* Good, clear and concise report writing skills
* A proactive and safety-conscious mindset
* Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
* Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
* IT Literate, particularly SAP and Microsoft Office applications
* Mechanical apprenticeship (preferred)
* ONC/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)
* NEBOSH and/or IOSH Managing Safely (preferred)
A fundamental part of the role of Lubrication Technician is to be able to provide flexibility, knowledge and determination to drive the plant forward in its production.
Why Tarmac
We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.
Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
* Bonus scheme
* Enhanced holiday entitlement
* Contributory pension scheme
* Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
* Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
* 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
* Training and development opportunities
Were proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, were here to support you.
Ready to build your future?
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