Maintenance Fitter

Southern Maintenance Ltd; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Mobile Maintenance Fitter to join their team in Newton Abbot. This role involves maintaining and repairing Quarry, Concrete, and Asphalt plants, ensuring smooth operations across various sites in Devon and Cornwall. Ideal candidates will possess mechanical fitting and welding skills, complemented by effective communication and teamwork abilities. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with a focus on outdoor work and flexibility for emergency repairs. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a vital industry!

Benefits

Company pension

Overtime opportunities

Weekend availability

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical fitting or welding is required.
• Must have good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate repair and maintenance of Quarrying, Asphalt, and Concrete plants.
• Undertake risk assessments and emergency repairs as needed.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Welding

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Professional qualification/experience

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Oxy/fuel cutting equipment

Abrasive wheels

Job description

Southern Maintenance Ltd Newton Abbot, England, United Kingdom

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, positive and confident mobile Maintenance Fitter based in the Newton Abbot area.

The role of the Maintenance Fitter will be to support the existing team in maintaining and repairing the Quarry, Concrete and Asphalt plants we cover.

Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate and co-ordinate the repair and maintenance of Quarrying, Asphalt and Concrete plants, including carrying out repairs/maintenance for concrete plants, crushers, stone dryers, screening equipment, bucket elevators, conveyor systems, and some hydraulic & pneumatic equipment.
2. Assist management in the programming of scheduled maintenance aligned to production requirements.
3. Undertake risk assessment and associated paperwork, where required, to ensure a suitable and effective safe system of work.
4. Provide flexibility to undertake emergency repairs as they arise.
5. Complete oxy/fuel cutting, abrasive wheels, and basic welding course to carry out some onsite fabrication jobs on occasions.

This role is predominantly outdoors in all weather, therefore it requires someone with a love for the outdoors.

The successful candidate is required to have an adaptable skill set, previous experience as a mechanical fitter in a similar role/environment, and good hands-on experience of risk assessments. You should be able to work as part of a busy team or individually, and communicate effectively at all levels.

You will need to have good communication skills and be a team player. A Full Driving Licence is essential as this role covers sites in Devon and Cornwall, as is a professional qualification/experience and/or being a time-served apprentice.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. Could suit self-employed.

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Company pension

Schedule:

1. 10 hour shift
2. Day shift
3. Monday to Friday
4. Overtime
5. Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate: Devon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience: Mechanical fitting/welding: 3 years (required)

Work Location: On the road

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing