Maintenance Technician

Breedon Group plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Volunteer scheme

Share save

Maternity/Paternity benefits

Health programme

Discount scheme

Digital GP

Training & progression

Job summary

Breedon Group plc at Freemans Quarry, Bristol, seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain, service and repair mobile crushing and screening equipment and heavy mobile plant.

You will perform planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns and assist with reliability improvements, while following health and safety standards and company procedures.

The role supports production objectives with accurate records and collaborative teamwork within Operations and Maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong health and safety commitment.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical fault finding.
• Knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working with crushing and screening equipment.
• Competence in cutting, grinding, welding and fabrication.
• Able to carry out a wide range of general maintenance activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mobile plant and quarry equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Maintain and repair mobile crushers, screens, feeders, conveyors and earthmoving equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and carry out safe emergency repairs.
• Replace worn or damaged components using approved methods.
• Assist with root cause analysis following equipment failures.
• Support efficient repair planning to minimise downtime.
• Record maintenance activities and service records accurately.
• Contribute to improving maintenance schedules and plant reliability.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Health and safety

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Crushing & screening equipment

Welding & fabrication

General maintenance

Problem solving

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Application Deadline: 14 August 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Freemans Quarry, Bristol

Description

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing mobile crushing and screening equipment together with heavy mobile plant to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations. The role supports the quarry’s production objectives by carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), responding to breakdowns, identifying reliability improvements and assisting with the control of maintenance costs.

Working to high health, safety and environmental standards, the Maintenance Engineer will ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, manufacturer recommendations and current UK legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mobile plant and quarry equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
• Maintain and repair mobile crushers, screens, feeders, conveyors, excavators, loading shovels, dump trucks and associated quarry equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and carry out safe, effective emergency repairs.
• Replace worn or damaged components using approved methods.
• Support fabrication and welding repairs where competent.
• Ensure all equipment is repaired to a high standard before returning to service.
• Complete scheduled inspections and servicing in line with maintenance plans.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and identify defects before failures occur.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and service records.
• Contribute to improving maintenance schedules and plant reliability.
• Assist with root cause analysis following equipment failures.
• Support efficient repair planning to minimise maintenance costs and downtime.
• Ensure effective use of replacement parts and maximise component lifespan.
• Report recurring issues and recommend long-term engineering solutions.
• Assist in monitoring maintenance expenditure and identifying refurbishment opportunities.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in an industrial maintenance environment would be advantageous.
• Positive attitude towards, and proven commitment to, health and safety.
• Experience of mechanical and electrical fault finding.
• Knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working with crushing and screening equipment.
• Competence in cutting, grinding, welding and fabrication.
• Ability to carry out a wide range of general maintenance activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to equipment reliability and performance.

Job Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Digital GP
• Broad learning opportunities, training and career progression pathways