Mechanical Fitter

TieTalent; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in Crawley is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter. In this vital role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency of our asphalt plant. Candidates should have experience in mechanical maintenance, ideally within the heavy industry, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, health support, and career progression opportunities within a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance, ideally within asphalt or heavy industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Flexible, safety-first mindset; adapt to shift changes or emergency breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections on fixed plant.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace mechanical components.
• Respond quickly to plant defects and breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Mechanical Fitter

Job description

Overview

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About the Company

We are Holcim UK leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we've helped shape the UK, powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive — by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

The Opportunity

At Holcim UK, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and our Crawley Asphalt site is leading the way, regularly using recycled materials to help build a greener future. We're now looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our team, playing a vital role in keeping one of our busiest asphalt plants running safely and efficiently. This is an exciting chance to use your mechanical expertise on essential maintenance, problem-solving, and improvements across fixed plant, all while being part of a team that makes a real difference. You'll be based at Crawley but also support our wider South East Asphalt network, meaning no two days are ever the same.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out routine maintenance, inspections, greasing and lubrication to keep fixed plant in top condition.
• Diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and reassembling mechanical components such as pumps, valves, gearboxes, and pipework.
• Responding quickly to plant defects and breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Leading and planning preventative maintenance to support long-term plant reliability.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free working environment at all times.
• Collaborating with colleagues across different sites to ensure smooth and continuous operations.

What Were Looking For

• A qualified and experienced Mechanical Fitter with experience in mechanical maintenance, ideally within asphalt or heavy industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible, safety-first mindset able to adapt to shift changes or emergency breakdowns when required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a focus on delivering for our customers.
• A proactive approach to plant improvement and preventative maintenance.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That's why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we're committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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