Wash Plant & Heavy Duty Fitter
Kealshore is seeking a skilled and reliable Heavy Duty Fitter to support our site operations and wash plant in Kirkby. This hands-on role involves servicing and maintaining heavy machinery including excavators, loading shovels, and our aggregate wash plant. It's ideal for someone with strong mechanical skills and a proactive attitude towards uptime and site performance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
* Hours of work 7:00am to 5:00pm Mon/Fri.
* Saturday morning 7:00am to 1:00pm (When required)
* Additional hours may be necessary to carry out maintenance Etc.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Perform planned and reactive maintenance on heavy plant machinery (excavators, shovels, wash plant).
* Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.
* Inspect and maintain the aggregate wash plant to ensure safe and optimal operation.
* Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance to maximise uptime.
* Monitor wash plant performance, adjusting processes to ensure output quality.
* Accurately complete service records, inspection reports, and maintenance logs.
* Work alongside other fitters, plant operators, and the management team.
* Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with Kealshore's health and safety standards.
Requirements:
* Must be reliable, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
* Able to work independently or as part of a team.
* Must be able to commute to our Kirkby site (L33 4XZ).
* Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
* Basic computer literacy for data entry and reporting.
* Flexible to work overtime and weekends based on operational needs.
* Previous experience with aggregate wash plant maintenance highly desirable.
* An understanding of health & safety in an industrial environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £18.00-£22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 47.5 per week
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* UK visa sponsorship
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Aggregate Wash Plant and Heavy Duty Fitter