Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical)

Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical) - Barrasford Quarry, Hexham (Northumberland)

We operate a high profile quarry and asphalt plant that requires dedicated maintenance fitters to keep production running smoothly around the clock.

Key Responsibilities

• Rapidly respond to plant breakdowns, restoring production safely and quickly.
• Deliver permanent engineering solutions rather than temporary fixes.
• Perform planned maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Diagnose faults across conveyors, crushers, pumps, gearboxes, and vibratory screens.
• Take ownership of small improvement projects.
• Support continuous improvement and eliminate repeat failures.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers onsite.
• Carry out high quality welding and fabrication tasks.
• Use CMMS systems to log maintenance activity and track performance.
• Uphold and champion Health, Safety & Environmental standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Mechanical apprenticeship (higher level preferred).
• Experience in heavy industry, quarrying, manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong mechanical fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Confidence working with bearings, drives, motors and plant equipment.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a 24/7 operation.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website for discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Employee Communities (e.g. REACH, Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice, menopause).
• Training and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.