Maintenance Fitter

Heidelberg Materials Limited; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to ensure the efficient operation of fixed plant machinery. The role involves maintenance, fault diagnosis, and component replacements while adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates should have mechanical fitting experience, particularly in heavy industry, and be skilled in using hydraulic tools. This position offers opportunities for independent work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical fitting, ideally in quarrying, mining, or heavy industry.
• Ability to carry out welding and burning tasks.
• Strong timekeeping and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair static plant machinery to manufacturer and company standards.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on mechanical systems including bearings, gearboxes, crushers, and conveyors.
• Support preventive maintenance tasks during night shifts.

Skills

Mechanical fitting experience

Hydraulic tools proficiency

Troubleshooting skills

Welding and burning capabilities

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

Torque wrenches

Alignment equipment

Job description

As a Maintenance Fitter, you'll be the backbone of our fixed plant operations-keeping crushers, conveyors, and screening equipment running safely and efficiently. You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and component replacements, all while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.,

• Maintain and repair static plant machinery to manufacturer and company standards
• Conduct inspections, greasing, cleaning, and complete daily condition reports
• Diagnose and resolve faults on mechanical systems including bearings, gearboxes, crushers, and conveyors
• Replace worn components using correct lifting and torqueing procedures
• Support preventive maintenance tasks during night shifts
• Monitor equipment using thermal, vibration, and visual checks
• Ensure compliance with site safety protocols (confined space, hot work, working at height)
• Communicate clearly with shift teams and maintain accurate handover logs
  Proven experience in mechanical fitting, ideally in quarrying, mining, or heavy industry
• Skilled in using hydraulic tools, torque wrenches, and alignment equipment
• Confident working independently and safely with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of health & safety and quarry regulations
• Ability to carry out welding and burning tasks
• Strong timekeeping and attention to detail