Mechanical Fitter

Breedon Group plc; Daviot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Quarry Fitter for its Daviot Quarry in Scotland. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical background and experience in a fitting role. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing plant machinery, ensuring operational excellence, and adhering to safety standards. The role requires flexibility in working hours and a valid UK driving license. Join a close-knit team and contribute to maintaining high standards in a busy environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Sharesave scheme

Group Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Benefits Hub

Qualifications

• Mechanical background is essential.
• Prior experience as a Mechanical Fitter is required.
• Must have effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and machinery to prevent breakdowns.
• Conduct daily inspections and perform maintenance tasks.
• Work proactively and be involved in maintaining high safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical background

Experience in a Mechanical Fitter role

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Versatility

Hard-working attitude

Job description

Application Deadline: 30 September 2025

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Daviot Quarry & Asphalt Plant, Inverness

Overview

As a Quarry Fitter based at Daviot Quarry in the Highlands Region, you will enjoy working in a ‘hands on’ practical position within a busy environment alongside a close-knit group of colleagues supporting support the existing team in maintaining and repairing of the plant.

You’re not someone who likes to sit back and let others do the work for you; the more proactive you are in this role, the more you will get in return. From daily inspections and being involved in the maintenance for the site, each day will be different and you may even be asked to work at another site within the region as required.

As our next Quarry Fitter, you’ll be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the Plant and Machinery preventing plant breakdowns whilst placing the highest importance on our sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental Management.

Requirements

• A mechanical background
• Experience in a Mechanical Fitter role
• A hard-working approach with a can do attitude
• Effective communication & problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and versatility
• Willingness to work occasional nights & weekends
• A valid UK Driving License

What you can expect from us

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Sharesave scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Benefits Hub