Maintenance Fitter

Heidelberg Materials UK; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Agile/flexible working

Wellbeing & development

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK, a leading supplier of construction materials, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our operations team. You will maintain, inspect, and repair static plant equipment to keep crushing and screening plants running safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes planned maintenance, fault finding, and accurate documentation; travel to nearby sites may be required with allowances.

Qualifications

• Computer literate.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and quarry regulations.
• EPIC certification to operate mobile plant.
• NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations (following EPIC completion).
• Safety awareness of industrial gases.
• Practical experience in burning and welding operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair static plant equipment in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner.
• Carry out planned maintenance, inspections, and servicing in line with manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials standards.
• Ensure plant is kept in good physical order, including greasing, cleaning, and general upkeep.
• Complete daily inspection sheets and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Identify, report, and sustain defects or issues to the line manager, supervisor, or chargehand.
• Operate plant and machinery safely and in an energy‑efficient manner.
• Complete near‑miss and safety reports as required by site management.
• Support safe start‑up and shutdown of plant equipment.

Skills

Computer literate

Health & safety aware

Welding experience

Burning operations

Maintenance background

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations

EPIC certification to operate mobile plant

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Maintenance Fitter

Static Plant | Quarry & Aggregates Environment

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and safety‑focused Maintenance Fitter to join our operations team. This is a hands‑on role responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing static plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.

You will play a key role in delivering planned maintenance, fault finding, and inspections while keeping accurate records in line with site and management requirements. The role involves working on crushing and screening plants, ensuring equipment operates within capacity to meet productivity targets, and maintaining high standards of plant cleanliness and safety at all times.

Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to support other Heidelberg Materials sites within the local area. Travel or transport allowances may apply for journeys beyond your normal commute.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair static plant equipment in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner

• Carry out planned maintenance, inspections, and servicing in line with manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials standards

• Ensure plant is kept in good physical order, including greasing, cleaning, and general upkeep

• Complete daily inspection sheets and maintenance documentation accurately

• Identify, report, and sustain defects or issues to the line manager, supervisor, or chargehand

• Operate plant and machinery safely and in an energy‑efficient manner

• Complete near‑miss and safety reports as required by site management

• Support safe start‑up and shutdown of plant equipment

• Demonstrate good timekeeping and reliability

Qualifications & Experience (Essential)

• Computer literate

• Good general education with a strong understanding of health & safety and quarry regulations

• EPIC certification to operate mobile plant

• NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations (following EPIC completion)

• Safety awareness of industrial gases

• Practical experience in burning and welding operations

Why Join Us?

• Work within a well‑established, safety‑driven organisation

• Varied, hands‑on role with exposure to modern plant and equipment

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Opportunity to support multiple sites and broaden your experience

Why join us ?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador |MPQC Member

• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance

• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options

• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)

• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities