Night Shift Mechanical Fitter – Plant Reliability & TPM

Company: Tarmac Trading Limited
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Location: Loughborough
Job Description:

Position Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter – Night Shift at Tarmac’s Mountsorrel Quarry, near Loughborough, Leicestershire. This role is designed for experienced mechanical maintenance professionals who are ready to contribute to a sustainable future.

Shift Pattern and Work‑Life Balance

  • Week 1 & 2: Monday to Thursday, 19:30 – 06:00
  • Week 3 & 4: Tuesday to Thursday, 19:30 – 06:00; Friday, 19:30 – 04:30

4‑day weekend every third week.

Main Responsibilities

  • Respond to plant breakdowns, ensuring timely and efficient repairs while adhering to safety and maintenance standards
  • Implement permanent solutions for any temporary fixes
  • Drive improvements in plant performance, maintenance, and asset reliability
  • Contribute to the development of our Computer Maintenance Management System
  • Maintain safety‑related documentation and participate in root‑cause analysis to prevent repeat failures

Qualifications and Experience

  • Proven experience in a similar mechanical maintenance fitting role, including fabrication and welding
  • Knowledgeable in maintenance practices; experience with hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus
  • Apprentice trained at Level 3, or possesses ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, or qualified by experience
  • Familiar with TPM methodology, continuous improvement, and predictive maintenance
  • Experience using Computer Maintenance Management Systems and skilled in root‑cause analysis
  • Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work with minimal supervision

Benefits

  • Bonus scheme
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to the Tarmac Reward website with 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
  • Support for forces‑friendly transition for military background employees

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and a proud 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, please let us know.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026