At Tarmac,
‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.
We are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) to join our successful team based at our Tarmac Cross Green Asphalt Plant in Leeds, Yorkshire. The successful candidate will be working 12 hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off basis rotating 4 day shifts (7am – 7pm), 4 days off and then 4 night shifts (7pm – 7am). This role is easily accessible from Leeds, Rothwell, Oulton, Swillington, Garforth, Wetherby, Whinmoor, Oakwood, Bradford, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Headingley, Otley, Castleford, Pontefract, Halifax and the surrounding areas.
We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Role Responsibility
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) role is part of the 24/7 engineering function at our Cross Green Asphalt Plant in Leeds. As a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) you will be responsible for:
1. Carrying out scheduled planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities safely to maintain plant condition and performance to support the delivery of the weekly production schedules.
2. Ensuring jobs are completed in a timely manner, leading mechanical breakdown and planned repairs to ensure plant reliability and to optimise plant and equipment performance and minimise production disruption and downtime
3. Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner
4. Taking a cost conscious approach to maintenance activities
5. Coordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on site
6. Participating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated
7. Contributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering function through your own observations and experience
8. Welding and Fabricating to a good standard
9. Working with risk assessments and method statements
10. Contributing to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures
11. Maintaining and promoting Health & Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures.
12. Challenging unsafe conditions and practices, reporting these through company procedures
13. Utilising the computerised maintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision. You should also demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment. Suitable candidates for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) will:
14. Have a recognised apprenticeship (preferably a higher-level standard)
15. ONC/HNC (desirable but not essential)
16. Have a strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry preferred - conveyors, drive systems – motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, vibratory screens
17. Possess a fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
18. Possess the ability to remove and fit bearings
19. Be capable of undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment
20. IT literate - capable of using PCs, common applications and company systems
21. Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly
22. Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices
23. Happy to work overtime (may include weekends and night shifts)
Why Tarmac
In addition to the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
24. Bonus scheme
25. Enhanced holiday entitlement
26. Contributory pension scheme
27. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
28. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
29. Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents
30. Training and development opportunities