Mechanical Fitter

Holcim; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus

22 days holiday

Health & Safety focus

Enhanced family benefits

Women Empowered mentoring

Remote GP service

Career progression

Affinity groups

Staff discounts

Job summary

Holcim UK Torr Works is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join the maintenance team on a 4 on 4 off double days rotation. You will work on a major quarry in Somerset, handling planned maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty equipment.

Ideal candidates have Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Maintenance and strong welding, fabrication and fault-finding skills, with a focus on safety and efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Mechanical Maintenance (or time served).
• Strong welding, fabrication and fault-finding experience.
• Good communicate and teamwork, with initiative and problem solving.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, maintenance planning and HSE best practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs across site equipment to maintain performance and asset life.
• Respond to plant breakdowns quickly and safely, implementing temporary and permanent fixes.
• Apply welding, cutting and fabrication skills to support machinery integrity.
• Contribute to a culture of safety and excellence by documenting procedures and practices.
• Collaborate with site management and other departments to keep operations efficient.

Skills

welding

fabrication

fault-finding

communication

health & safety

maintenance planning

engineering drawings

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

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, 22 days holiday including 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 forcareer 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

Ready to take your skills to the next level in one of the UK’s most impressive quarries?

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team at Torr Works on a 4 on 4 off double days rotation, at our super quarry in the heart of Somerset. This is your chance to work on large-scale, heavy-duty industrial equipment in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that’s unlike anywhere else.

What makes this opportunity unique?

• Work at scale: Torr Works is one of the largest quarries in the country – a critical hub for construction materials nationwide.

• Diverse kit: From crushers and conveyors to fixed and mobile plant, you’ll work on a wide variety of advanced machinery and infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs across site equipment to maintain performance and extend asset life.

• Responding quickly and safely to plant breakdowns, implementing both temporary fixes and permanent solutions.

• Using your technical skills in welding, cutting, and fabrication to support the integrity of our machinery and operations.

• Supporting a culture of safety and excellence, helping to improve and document maintenance procedures and working practices.

• Collaborating closely with site management and other departments to ensure effective and efficient operations.

What you’ll bring:

• A Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Mechanical Maintenance (or similar) or equivalent time served experience.

• Solid experience as a Fitter, with proven skills in welding, fabrication, and fault-finding.

• Great communication and team workingskills, along with initiative and a problem-solving mindset.

• A good grasp of engineering drawings, maintenance planning, and health & safety best practices.

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.