Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Nights in Buxton

Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter from a Readymix, Quarrying, Plant Production or Heavy Engineering environment looking for your next permanent role? Tarmac is the UKs leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the countrys long-term future.

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join our fantastic team located at Tarmac Tunstead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire. Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, the role of Maintenance Fitter will support the Stone Maintenance team by ensuring all mechanical tasks are prioritised on a day-to-day basis, ensuring any reactive tasks are resolved so the plant is operational again in a timely and safe manner whilst still completing priority planned tasks.

Your responsibilities as the Maintenance Fitter will include:

• Supporting the Lead Maintenance Fitter by delivering mechanical maintenance activities across the quarry to satisfy customer demand
• Ensuring compliance with mechanical safety regulations and company standards
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in heavy machinery, conveyors, and plant systems
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Supporting the training and mentoring of less experienced Fitters and Apprentices
• Participating in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Liaising with external contractors and suppliers when needed

The ideal candidate for the role of Maintenance Fitter will possess strong technical knowledge of industrial mechanical systems and working experience with PLCs, motors, control panels, and instrumentation preferably gained within the Limestone processing industry.

Suitable candidates for the role of Maintenance Fitter will also have:

• Proven fault finding and preventative maintenance skills
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) and MS Office applications
• Ability to motivate colleagues to help develop a strong team
• Drive to eliminate unsafe behaviours and attitudes and for the continuous improvement of plant working conditions
• HNC in Mechanical engineering and maintenance (or equivalent qualification / experience)
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification advantageous

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

If you're coming from a military background, we'll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.