The Site Maintenance Technician / Fitter is responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance, inspection and repair of the manufacturing plant, process equipment and site infrastructure at Rough Close Works, together with EPC-UK’s fleet of specialist commercial vehicles and Mobile Explosive Manufacturing Units (MEMUs).
The role ensures that plant, equipment and vehicles are kept safe, legal, compliant and available for operation, with time split between the manufacturing plant and the Commercial Garage according to operational priorities.
Reporting to the Lead Engineer, the post holder will work closely with the Production, Multiblend, Transport and wider site teams. Some travel to other EPC-UK locations, customer sites and training venues may be required.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing plant and process equipment, including pumps, compressors, mixers, conveyors, gearboxes, valves and pipework.
- Install, align, overhaul and replace components such as bearings, seals, couplings, drives and belts.
- Work strictly within permit-to-work, safe isolation (lock-out / tag-out) and hazardous area procedures.
- Support statutory inspection of site equipment (including PSSR and LOLER) and act on any findings.
- Maintain site services, including compressed air, water and drainage systems, doors and access equipment.
Vehicle Inspection & Compliance
- Carry out periodic safety inspections (PMIs), servicing and repairs on HGVs, MEMUs, light vehicles and mobile plant.
- Work in line with the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and Operator Licence undertakings.
- Prepare vehicles for annual testing (MOT).
- Act on driver defect reports, ensuring vehicles are safe and roadworthy before returning to service.
- Keep accurate and complete inspection and repair records.
- Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, fluid pump and high-pressure systems across site plant and vehicles.
- Follow maintenance schedules and proactively identify issues to prevent downtime.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, high-pressure and basic electrical faults.
- Respond promptly to breakdowns to ensure safe and continuous operation.
- Carry out root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.
- Carry out welding, machining, fabrication and assembly of components.
- Fabricate new components and modify existing systems in line with technical specifications.
- Assist with the installation of new machinery and systems.
- Identify improvements for better efficiency, safety and performance.
Maintenance Planning & Projects
- Use and help develop the maintenance planning system.
- Generate and close out work orders, record spares usage and track maintenance history.
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules, ensuring tasks are completed on time.
- Coordinate and plan small to medium engineering projects.
- Supervise contractors working on site in line with site safety rules and permit-to-work requirements.
General
- Work with managers and supervisors to implement the Company’s policies and goals.
- Provide in-hours and out-of-hours service cover as required.
Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities
- Comply with all Company Safety, Health and Environmental policies, procedures and management systems.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others.
- Report all accidents, near misses, unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviours.
- Challenge unsafe behaviours and assist with risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Only operate plant or equipment you are trained and authorised to use, and wear the PPE provided.
Qualifications/Education required:
- Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, apprenticeship or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance Fitting, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or a related discipline.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Experience as a mechanical fitter or multi-skilled maintenance technician in an industrial, manufacturing or process plant environment.
- Experience maintaining HGVs or commercial vehicles, including safety inspections.
- Experience of working under permit-to-work and safe isolation (lock-out / tag-out) systems.
- Welding and fabrication skills, and use of workshop machinery such as lathes and pedestal drills.
- HGV Licence (Category C or C+E).
- IRTEC accreditation or equivalent heavy vehicle inspection qualification.
- Knowledge of MEMUs and ADR requirements.
- Basic electrical knowledge (17th/18th Edition awareness).
- Experience of a computerised maintenance or fleet management system.
- Experience in a high-hazard or COMAH-regulated environment.
EPC-UK is an equal opportunities employer.
EPC-UK is committed to providing the highest level of customer service.
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