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Are you an experienced Area Mechanical Maintenance Fitter looking for your next permanent role? Then please read on as we may just have the role for you.

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

We are currently looking for an Area Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our friendly team based from our Bestwood Quarry in Papplewick, close to Nottingham.  This role will be to work in our quarries supporting those in the East Midlands area.  This role is commutable from Nottingham, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Heanor, Derby, Alfreton, South Normanton, Ravenshead, Newark-on-Trent, Bingham, Kirkby in Ashfield, Matlock, Belper, Chesterfield, Worksop, Sheffield, Grantham, Loughborough 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.

The role is a DAYS role so you will be required to work Monday - Friday; with overtime available to meet with our site’s needs. 

ESSENTIAL – you will need to hold a FULL UK manual car driving license with no more that 6 penalty points

Main ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Quarry Manager, as our Area Mechanical Maintenance Fitter you will be responsible for undertaking plant maintenance, repairs and improvements to ensure maximum reliability of all plant associated areas and to assist team members in all aspects of plant operations.

Your responsibilities as the Area Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will include:

Respond to plant breakdowns, when necessary and be responsible for the correct and efficient repair of equipment keeping downtime to a minimum with timely and safe adherence to the maintenance plan whilst complying to all relevant statutory legislation and the internal company Safety, Health and Environmental standards
Continue to improve plant performance whilst maintaining safety, maintenance and asset reliability
Contribute to the in-house development of the Computer Maintenance Management System
In support of the maintenance and operations functions, you will utilise documents, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated guidelines for the safe and efficient maintenance of equipmentThe Ideal CandidateThe role of Area Mechanical Maintenance Fitter is a varied, complex and rewarding position that requires:

Level 3 Apprentice trained or ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering would prove highly beneficial although not essential as QBE (Qualified by Experience) is essential in this role
Experience working in the Quarrying industry would prove a distinct advantage
Have experience of TPM methodology and Continuous Improvement 
Working knowledge of relevant engineering maintenance principles and practices, and experience of working in a relevant heavy engineering industry
Knowledgeable in the area of Predictive Maintenance
Experience in working with a Computer Maintenance Management System
Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode & Effect Analysis tools/techniques
Understands database systems as relevant to planned maintenance and logging of shift activities
An understanding of mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics and understand National and International codes and symbols used on drawings and specificationsWhy UsAlong with the role of Area Mechanical Maintenance Fitter we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

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 Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Tarmac 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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