Fixed Plant Maintenance Fitter in Hexham, North East

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We are currently looking for a Fixed Plant Maintenance Fitter to join our team based at Tarmac Barrasford Quarry, Hexham, Northumberland. This role is easily accessible from Hexham as well as Haltwhistle, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields, Consett, Morpeth and the surrounding areas. We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Barrasford is home to a large-scale quarrying operation with a series of jaw/cone/quaternary crushers, hoppers, conveyor systems and screen houses. Barrasford also has an onsite Asphalt Plant in situ with the Quarry. This hosts a 400t hot storage capacity with the ability to produce over 1000t per day. Both entities have recently undergone major CAPEX investment for state-of-the-art upgrades making this a high profile site.

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the Section Manager, the Fixed Plant Maintenance Fitter role is part of the 24/7 engineering function at Barrasford Quarry, Hexham, Northumberland. As a Fixed Plant Maintenance Fitter you will be responsible for the following across the Quarry and Asphalt plant:

• Responding to plant breakdowns (Quarry and Asphalt Plant) 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.
• Liaison in preventative maintenance planning and execution planned shutdowns.
• Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner.
• Taking a cost conscious approach to maintenance activities and participating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated.
• Coordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on site.
• 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 and 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 Fixed Plant Maintenance 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. Suitable candidates for the role of Fixed Plant Maintenance Fitter will:

• Have a recognised apprenticeship (preferably a higher-level standard) ONC/HNC (desirable but not essential).
• Have a 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.
• Possess the ability to remove and fit bearings.
• Be capable of undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment.
• Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly.
• Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices.

Why Tarmac

We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career. 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.

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces-friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

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