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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 looking for an experienced Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical Plant) to join our friendly team covering sites in the North East region around the Newcastle upon Tyne area in Tyne and Wear. This role forms part of the 24/7 engineering function covering various Tarmac quarries and asphalt sites. As well as Newcastle this role is easily accessible from Durham, Gateshead, Ferryhill, Spennymoor, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Sedgefield, Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Consett, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough 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.

Main ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Maintenance Section Manager, your role as Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical Plant) 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
Working with risk assessments and method statements
Contributing to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures
Maintaining and promoting Health and Safety rules and regulations
Utilising the computerised maintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out 

The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical Plant) will be based in the North East of England and have a recognised apprenticeship (preferably a higher-level standard) or equivalent experience and previous experience working within a strong, practical mechanical systems environment, preferably within heavy industry.

Suitable candidates for the role of Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical Plant) will also have:

Experience working with conveyors, drive systems – motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, vibratory screens
Strong fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
Ability to remove and fit bearings
Experience of welding and fabricating
Capability to undertake emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient manner
Self-motivated approach and enthusiastic
Capability to work with minimal supervision
Good IT skills
Ability to use 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
ONC/HNC (desirable but not essential)This is a mobile role with a company vehicle so a full UK driving licence with less than 6 points is essential.

Why UsIn addition to the role of Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical Plant) 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) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female 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.

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