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.

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