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Department: Operations and Maintenance

Location: Divet Hill Quarry & Asphalt Plant, Newcastle

Description

At Breedon Group, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading construction materials companies in the UK and Ireland. We are committed to providing innovative solutions and sustainable materials that contribute to building a future that benefits our communities. Our team is driven by integrity, commitment to excellence, and a passion for making a difference in the construction industry.

We are currently seeking a Fitter to be based at our Divet Hill Quarry & Asphalt Plant.

Key Responsibilities

The objective of this role is to support the sites Maintenance plan & improving equipment reliability by carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance.

Support the maintenance & operations teams and be a central part of the maintenance team by carrying out planned and corrective maintenance on the plant as directed by your team leader or managers.

Receive work instructions for routine planned and corrective maintenance and carry out the duties as written or directed.

Work within a team or singly as required by your immediate person in charge.

Ensure all activities are carried out within the company requirements of safety, environment and quality and performing other duties as requested by your team leader or manager.

Carrying out planned, preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance to production plant and equipment.

Specifically, removing, repairing and re assembling conveyors, rollers, and side skirts. Knowledge of pumps, motors, pulleys, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics is essential for this role.

Good understanding of health safety and environmental impacts of role.

Experience and understanding of mechanical fitting and maintenance of equipment including conveyors, pumps, pipes, valves, filter systems, pneumatics hydraulics bearings, gear boxes etc.

Welding and burning for fabrication and maintenance.

Use of pulling and lifting equipment.

Experienced in the use of workshop equipment.

Mechanical fault finding.

Competency in basic Multi Skilling.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company’s zero harm culture.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Completed a recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship.

Job Benefits

Essential experience working on heavy plant, fixed and/or mobile.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase additional leave.

Aviva Pension scheme and Sharesave scheme.

Life Assurance.

Comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Employee assistance programme and access to employee benefits platform for discounts on various high street shops and brands.

Compensation We benchmark our salaries to ensure they reflect industry standards and the experience and skills of our team members.

Join Breedon Group, where you can be part of a team that is passionate about making a measurable impact in the construction industry. Apply today to take a step towards a fulfilling career with us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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