Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant)

ZipRecruiter; Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter for their plant in Leeds. The role involves maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, and contributing to continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical background and a recognized apprenticeship. The company offers excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts via the Tarmac Reward website

Confidential Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an industrial or factory environment is essential.
• Ability to remove and fit bearings.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled and reactive mechanical maintenance activities.
• Ensuring timely completion of jobs and minimizing downtime.
• Participating in root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures.

Skills

Fault-finding

IT literacy

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

ONC/HNC qualification

Tools

Mechanical systems

Job description

Job Description

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 a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) to join our successful team based at our Tarmac Cross Green Asphalt Plant in Leeds, Yorkshire.

Role & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant) is part of the 24/7 engineering team. Responsibilities include:

1. Carrying out scheduled and reactive mechanical maintenance activities safely to maintain plant condition and performance, supporting weekly production schedules.
2. Ensuring timely completion of jobs, leading mechanical breakdown and planned repairs to ensure plant reliability and minimize downtime.
3. Owning small-scale projects and delivering them proactively.
4. Taking a cost-conscious approach to maintenance activities.
5. Coordinating with contractors and suppliers on site.
6. Participating in root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures.
7. Contributing to continuous improvement through observations and experience.
8. Welding and fabricating to a good standard.
9. Working with risk assessments and method statements.
10. Contributing to the development of safe working procedures.
11. Maintaining and promoting health & safety rules, challenging unsafe practices, and reporting hazards.
12. Utilising the computerised maintenance management system for recording work details.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of working independently. Proven experience in an industrial or factory environment is essential. Candidates should have:

• A recognised apprenticeship (preferably higher-level).
• ONC/HNC qualification (desirable).
• Strong practical mechanical systems background (conveyors, drive systems, motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, vibratory screens).
• Fault-finding skills to identify defects and recommend actions.
• Ability to remove and fit bearings.
• Capability to undertake emergency breakdown repairs efficiently.
• IT literacy for using PCs and company systems.
• Knowledge of SHE risks and safe working practices.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends and nights.

Why Tarmac?

We offer career development opportunities, industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
• Confidential Employee Assistance helpline
• Employee communities (e.g., BAME, Working Parents)
• Training and development opportunities

If you're ready to build your future, apply now. Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Please apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed before the closing date.