Mechanical Fitter

001 Heidelberg Materials Australia Group Pty Ltd; Teesside Park; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Teesside is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join their team. You will be responsible for keeping production equipment running smoothly, conducting preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance and experience in heavy industry. Competitive salary of £35,828 plus a productivity bonus and family-friendly policies are on offer.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes up to 15%

27 days holiday

Mental Health First Aiders

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industry or chemical manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of compressed air systems and valves.
• Ability to perform mechanical fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble production machinery.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Welding

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance

Recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 25, 2025 (25 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR10005094

Heidelberg Materials Where Diversity Empowers, Individuality Inspires, and Together, we can achieve Net Carbon Zero.

We are dedicated to an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing diverse skills and backgrounds for our business success.
Our culture promotes openness, transparency, and individual growth.
We actively encourage diversity in the construction industry and welcome all applicants, regardless of perfect alignment with job descriptions.



Elevate your life with our family-friendly policies prioritizing wellbeing.

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter – Cement Production Location:Teesside Hours:40 per week Salary:£35,828 plus productivity bonus

Are you a hands-on mechanical fitter with a passion for keeping heavy industry running smoothly? Join our team and play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our cement production plant.

As part of our Maintenance Team, you’ll be central to delivering ourHeidelberg Materials Cement Maintenance Improvement Plan, ensuring plant equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll carry outpreventive and corrective maintenance, support inspections, and help drive continuous improvement across the site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performplanned, preventive, and reactive maintenanceon production equipment
• Dismantle, repair, and reassembleconveyors, rollers, pumps, motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Conductmechanical fault findingand take corrective action
• Use workshop tools includinglathes, milling machines, and drill presses
• Carry outwelding and fabricationtasks as needed
• Operatelifting and pulling gearsafely and effectively
• Maintain accurate documentation and support SAP-based maintenance systems
• Ensure all work complies withHealth, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ)standards
• Experience and understanding of mechanical fitting and maintenance of equipment including compressed air generation and distribution, process lines, vessels, conveyors, pumps, pipes, valves, filter systems, milling, pneumatics hydraulics bearings, gear boxes etc.
• Welding and burning for fabrication and maintenance .
• Mechanical fault finding and ability to take suitable action.
• Experience of heavy/chemical industry manufacturing plants.

What You’ll Bring

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenanceor equivalent
• Completed arecognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship
• Experience inheavy industry or chemical manufacturing
• Strong knowledge ofcompressed air systems, valves, filter systems, and process lines
• Proficiency inSAP,Excel,Word, andPowerPoint
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and strong team communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader in sustainable building materials
• Work in a supportive, safety-focused environment
• Gain exposure to large-scale industrial operations
• Opportunities for development and progression

What’s on Offer:

Salary £35,828 plus productivity bonus

Hours - 40

Teesside

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Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes up to 15% / Life Assurance
Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working
Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption
Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business.

About us

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry.

We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience or skill set doesn't perfectly align with the job description. Creating a candidate home page is optional, when asked, but you can use this to quickly see the progress of your application(s).

You may still be the right fit for this or other roles within our company.

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We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive.

Our family-friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments.

We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritized.