Plant Maintenance Fitter in Barrasford

Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical)

Location: Barrasford Quarry, Hexham, Northumberland. Shift: 24/7. Team: Engineering Team – Heavy Industrial Environment.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly respond to plant breakdowns, restoring production quickly and safely.
• Deliver permanent engineering solutions, not just quick fixes.
• Carry out 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.
• Work closely with contractors and suppliers onsite.
• Perform high‑quality welding and fabrication.
• Use CMMS systems to log maintenance activity and track performance.
• Uphold and champion Health, Safety & Environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical apprenticeship (higher level).
• Experience in heavy industry, quarrying, manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong skills in mechanical fault finding and diagnostics.
• 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.

Location Details

• Advanced jaw, cone and quaternary crushers.
• Extensive conveyor and screening systems.
• Modern asphalt plant producing over 1,000 tonnes per day.
• Recent major investment upgrades delivering state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays and more.
• Employee Assistance helpline – free and confidential advice.
• Access to Employee Communities (e.g. REACH, Ethnic and Cultural Heritage, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Voice and Menopause).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Forces‑friendly employer – support for military background transition and career development.

We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know – we are here to support you.

We’re proud to be part of CRH and proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.

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