Maintenance Fitter in Buxton

Maintenance Fitter

Omya UK Ltd | Dowlow Plant, Buxton Permanent Full Time Position

Join a Global Leader in Industrial Minerals

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals. At our Dowlow site near Buxton, we produce high-quality ground calcium carbonate products for customers across a wide range of industries. We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our close-knit maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a stable, well-established business that invests in its people, equipment, and training.

Working alongside a skilled team of maintenance professionals, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of our mineral processing plant.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Overtime opportunities available on a regular basis

Overtime paid at:

• 1.5x Monday to Friday
• 2x at weekends
• Standby allowance and Call-out payments
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career prospects within a global organisation

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a rotating shift pattern:

Early Shift

• Monday: 06:00 to 16:00
• Tuesday to Friday: 06:00 to 14:00

Afternoon Shift

• Monday: 12:00 to 22:00
• Tuesday to Friday: 14:00 to 22:00

The role also participates in a 6-week standby rota, providing out-of-hours breakdown cover, including weekend daytime cover between 08:00 and 16:00. A standby allowance is paid for participation in the 1 in 6 rota.

The Role

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, installation, and continuous improvement of plant equipment across our mineral processing operation.

Typical duties will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
• Responding to and repairing plant breakdowns safely and efficiently
• Diagnosing and fault finding mechanical issues
• Conducting inspections and reporting equipment condition
• Supporting continuous improvement activities
• Performing fabrication and repair work as required
• Working safely in accordance with site procedures and risk assessments
• Participating in confined space activities following appropriate training
• Supporting plant shutdowns and maintenance projects
• Maintaining effective communication with operations and engineering colleagues

Plant & Equipment

You will gain experience working on a wide range of industrial process equipment, including:

• Crushers
• Screens
• Conveyors
• Bucket elevators
• Screw conveyors
• Gearboxes
• Rotary valves
• Pneumatic conveying systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Bagging and packing equipment

About You

We are looking for a motivated and safety-conscious mechanical professional who enjoys working in a hands-on industrial environment.

Essential

• Proven industrial mechanical maintenance experience
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement

Desirable

• Time-served mechanical apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Experience within quarrying, mineral processing, aggregates, cement, recycling, chemicals, heavy manufacturing, power generation, mining, or similar process industries
• Welding and fabrication experience

Why Join Omya?

At our Dowlow site you'll become part of a highly experienced team supporting a modern mineral processing operation. With approximately 26 employees on site and a maintenance team of eight, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while benefiting from the support of a global business that values safety, reliability, teamwork, and continuous development.