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Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) in Salford

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We are currently looking for an experienced Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) to join our friendly team covering the Lancashire area.This role is working 48hrs week – fully flexible between Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:00 and Saturday morning 07:30 - 12:00. This role is commutable from Salford, Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Stockport, Warrington, Ashton-under-Lyne, St Helens, Chorley and the surrounding areas



Here at Tarmac, 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.



Role Responsibility



Reporting to the Readymix Production Manager, the role of Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)will have responsibility for inspection, maintenance and service of our Ready-mix Concrete Plants.As a member of the Maintenance team, you will provide PPM and breakdown response to the Ready-mix business delivering the Maintenance Strategy for your area of cover and best practice by driving a culture of continuous improvement.



As well as PPM, the Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)will respond to emergency and plant breakdowns in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment including conveyors, pneumatics as well as fabrication / welding plant and be responsible for ensuring assets are returned to production and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution.



The role of Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)will also be responsible for:



Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner

Taking a cost-conscious approach to maintenance activities and PPM

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 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 and 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. Using application-based inspection schemes



The Ideal Candidate



The ideal candidate for the role of Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)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 as a Mobile Fitter. Suitable candidates will have:



Recognised apprenticeship (preferably a higher-level standard)

ONC/HNC (desirable but not essential)

Strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry - conveyors, pneumatics, drive systems – motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes

Fault-finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action

Ability to remove and fit bearings

Capability to undertake emergency breakdown repairs and PPM in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment

IT skills and be able to use PCs, common applications and company systems

Competence in the use of application-based inspection schemes

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



In addition to this role 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

Training and development opportunitiesInterested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?



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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Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) in Salford

Salford, UK
Full time

Published on 10/24/2025

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