Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) in Dumfries, Scotland

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 recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter to join our team based at Tarmac Jericho Bridge Quarry in Locharbriggs in Dumfries and Galloway.

Role Responsibility

• Reporting to the Site Management Team, the Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter role is part of the 24/7 engineering function at Tarmac Jericho Bridge Quarry in Dumfries.
• Responding to plant breakdowns ensuring assets are returned to production in a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution.
• Undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment.
• Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner.
• Taking a cost conscious approach to maintenance activities.
• Coordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on site.
• Participating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering function through your own observations and experience.
• Welding and Fabricating to a good standard.
• Working with risk assessments and method statements.
• Contributing to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures.
• Maintaining and promoting Health & Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures.
• Challenging unsafe conditions and practices, reporting these through company procedures.
• 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 Plant Fitter 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.
• Strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry preferred - conveyors, drive systems motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, vibratory screens.
• Possess a fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action.
• Ability to undertake emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment.
• Strong IT skills - capable of using PCs, common applications and company systems.
• Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly.
• Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices.
• Recognised apprenticeship (preferably a higher-level standard) ONC/HNC (desirable but not essential).

Why Tarmac

• In addition to the role of Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits 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).
• Training and development opportunities.

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.