Overview
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Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Section Manager, the Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical) role is part of the engineering function at Halecombe Quarry and Asphalt Plant, Frome. As a Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical), you will be responsible for the following across the Quarry and Asphalt plant:
* Responding to plant breakdowns (Quarry and Asphalt Plant) – ensuring assets are returned to production in a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution
* Undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment
* Liaison in preventative maintenance planning and execution planned shutdowns
* Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner
* Taking a cost conscious approach to maintenance activities and participating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated
* Coordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on site
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering function through your own observations and experience
* Welding and Fabricating to a good standard
* Working with risk assessments and method statements and contributing to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures
* Maintaining and promoting Health & Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures
* Challenging unsafe conditions and practices, reporting these through company procedures
* Utilising the computerised maintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the role of Maintenance Plant 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. Suitable candidates 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 screens
* Possess fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
* Possess the ability to remove and fit bearings
* Be capable of undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment
* Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly
* Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices
Why Tarmac
In addition to this role we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits 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)
* Training and development opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. Please click on the apply button to complete your application.
Please note: closing dates may be moved forward if there is a large volume of applications; apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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