Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) in Dumfries
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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.As well as Locharbriggs and Dumfries this role is also accessible from Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Thornhill, Moffat, Castle Douglas, New Galloway, Carlisle and the surrounding areas.
We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
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.
As a Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for:
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.
Suitable candidates for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Plant Fitter will have:
Strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry - 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) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) , , Cultural Heritage, +, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, voice and menopause
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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.
Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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