Mechanical Fitter

Holcim UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & Safety focus

Family benefits

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to maintain our quarry machinery at Moorcroft Quarry on a Monday to Friday 06:30–16:30 shift. You will perform planned maintenance, quick responses to stoppages, and contribute to safety routines on site.

The role offers a hands-on career with a leading sustainable construction company, with opportunities for progression within the business.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical fitting experience is required.
• Experience with plant maintenance and on-site equipment is preferred.
• Commitment to high safety standards on site.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and mechanical repairs across site machinery and assets.
• Respond to plant stoppages and restore equipment to full service safely.
• Contribute to safe working procedures, risk assessments and daily health and safety routines.
• Maintain clean, tidy, hazard-free working environments across the quarry.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team and share practical knowledge daily.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Welding

Cutting

Fabrication

Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Learning mindset

Job description

About Holcim

We are 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.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits 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

The Opportunity

Are you ready to craft a rewarding, hands-on career with a global pioneer in sustainable construction? At Holcim, we are transforming our industry, and we need your practical talents to keep our operations running smoothly and safely.

Joining us on-site at Moorcroft Quarry as a Mechanical Fitter where you will play a central role in maintaining our plant machinery and ensuring our production assets remain reliable, efficient, and safe. You will work a structured Monday to Friday shift pattern (06:30 to 16:30), offering you a reliable routine with your weekends completely free.

In this role, you will:

• Perform planned maintenance and mechanical repairs across site machinery and assets.

• Respond effectively to plant stoppages, finding practical solutions that return equipment to full service safely.

• Contribute to safe working procedures, risk assessments, and daily health and safety routines.

• Maintain clean, tidy, and hazard-free working environments across the quarry.

• Work alongside a close-knit team, supporting colleagues and sharing practical knowledge daily.

Who you are

We value genuine commitment, mechanical curiosity, and team spirit above a rigid checklist of past titles,our hiring team is fully flexible regarding your previous level of experience.

You will be a great fit for our team if you bring:

• A practical, hands-on mindset with an aptitude or background in mechanical fitting, welding, cutting, or fabrication.

• A genuine commitment to maintaining high safety and environmental standards for yourself and your teammates.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enjoying working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

• Good organisational habits and the flexibility to adapt when practical priorities shift on site.

• A desire to learn new technical skills and build a long-term career with Holcim.

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.