Mechanical Fitter

Breedon Group plc; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company located in Scotland seeks a Quarry Fitter for their Daviot Quarry. This hands-on role involves maintenance and repairs of plant machinery, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Candidates should have a mechanical background and effective problem-solving skills. Enjoy benefits like enhanced leave, employer pension contributions, and training opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Sharesave scheme

Group Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Benefits Hub

Qualifications

• Experience in a Mechanical Fitter role is preferred.
• Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends.
• A valid UK Driving License is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and repairs of the Plant and Machinery.
• Conduct daily inspections of the site.
• Collaborate with the team for operational support.

Skills

Mechanical background

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility and versatility

Can do attitude

Job description

Overview

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Daviot Quarry & Asphalt Plant, Inverness

Description

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 the existing team in maintaining and repairing 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repairs of the Plant and Machinery to prevent breakdowns, with emphasis on Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Carry out daily inspections and support site maintenance activities as required.
• Collaborate with the team to support ongoing operations and be able to work at other sites within the region as needed.

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