Mechanical Fitter

Berkshire Talent Partnership; Castel; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Pension scheme

Benefits package

Long-term career development

Job summary

Berkshire Talent Partnership is seeking a skilled Fitter for Les Vardes Quarry in Guernsey. You will maintain and repair on-site plant and equipment, responding to breakdowns and conducting daily inspections to keep operations running smoothly.

Reporting to the Fixed Plant Maintenance Manager, you will develop safe working practices, maintain high housekeeping standards, and collaborate closely with site management to ensure equipment reliability and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fitter; on-site maintenance in plant environments.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is essential.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings is required.
• Ability to plan and deliver maintenance schedules with safety in mind.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on site plant and equipment.
• Respond quickly and flexibly to breakdowns.
• Complete daily plant inspections.
• Monitor and log all breakdowns and stoppages.
• Complete and follow all safety documentation.
• Help develop safe working practices.
• Keep a high standard of housekeeping and look after plant assets.
• Work closely with site management.

Skills

Fitter experience

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

NVQ3 Mechanical

Engineering drawings

Maintenance planning

Health & Safety

Organisation

IT skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical discipline

Job description

Fitter - Les Vardes Quarry

Competitive salary + bonus + pension

An opportunity to join a leading player in the construction sector as a Fitter at Les Vardes Quarry, Guernsey. Reporting to the Fixed Plant Maintenance Manager, you'll keep the site and its equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on site plant and equipment
• Respond quickly and flexibly to breakdowns
• Complete daily plant inspections
• Monitor and log all breakdowns and stoppages
• Complete and follow all safety documentation
• Help develop safe working practices
• Keep a high standard of housekeeping and look after the plant assets in your care
• Work closely with site management

What you'll bring

• Experience as a Fitter,
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical discipline
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Ability to plan and deliver maintenance schedules
• A solid grasp of Health & Safety
• Good organisation,
• IT skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork

Nice to have

• Working at height and confined space qualifications
• Forklift licence
• Experience planning crane lifts

No quarry experience? If you have a mechanical background in another industrial setting, full cross-training is provided.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career development with an established industry leader