Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant)
Tarmac Cross Green Asphalt Plant – Leeds
Job Introduction
Competitive salary – overtime opportunities.
Ready to take ownership of complex plant maintenance in a fast‑paced industrial site? We’re looking for a hands‑on Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join a high‑performing engineering team at a busy asphalt plant in Cross Green, Leeds. If you thrive on fault‑finding, keep heavy plant running, and make a real impact on production performance, this role is for you.
Hours: 48 hours a week.
Shift Pattern: 06:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday plus overtime (some nights and weekend work).
This role is easily commutable from Leeds, Rothwell, Oulton, Garforth, Wetherby, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bradford, Dewsbury, Halifax and surrounding areas.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading planned and reactive mechanical maintenance to minimise downtime
- Diagnosing faults across conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, crushers and screening equipment
- Carrying out breakdown repairs quickly and safely to keep production on track
- Supporting continuous improvement and root cause analysis
- Undertaking welding and fabrication work to a strong standard
- Owning small projects and improving plant reliability
- Working with contractors and suppliers on‑site
- Using CMMS systems to record maintenance activity
- Championing health & safety and safe working practices at all times
What We’re Looking For
- Experience within heavy industry, plant or manufacturing environments
- Strong skills in fault finding and mechanical repairs
- Confidence working on bearings, drives and rotating equipment
- Welding and fabrication capability
- Comfortable using maintenance systems and basic IT tools
- A proactive mindset with a strong focus on safety and performance
- Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship (preferred)
- ONC/HNC (advantageous)
Why this role stands out
- Work on critical plant machinery where your skills directly impact production
- Join a close‑knit engineering team with real autonomy
- Gain exposure to a wide range of heavy industrial equipment
- Opportunities for overtime and ongoing development
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., religious, ethnic, cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, parents & carers, ability, wellbeing, female voice, menopause)
- Training and development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re proud to be part of CRH and an 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; we’re here to support you.
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