Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Tarmac; Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company in Skipton is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join their 24/7 engineering team. The successful candidate will handle plant breakdowns, perform emergency repairs, and contribute to continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should have a mechanical systems background and relevant qualifications. This role offers a career with competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme, enhanced holidays, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on retailers through Tarmac Reward

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Industrial or Factory environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices.

Responsibilities

• Respond to plant breakdowns ensuring quick return to production.
• Undertake emergency repairs on production equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures.

Skills

Mechanical systems background

Fault-finding ability

Emergency breakdown repairs

IT literate

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

ONC / HNC

Job description

Job Introduction

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long‑term future.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Swinden Quarry near Skipton, North Yorkshire. This role forms part of the 24/7 engineering function at Swinden Quarry and is commutable from Ripon, Bradford, Harrogate, Burnley, Clitheroe and surrounding areas.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Mechanical Shift Supervisor, the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter role will be responsible for:

• Responding to plant breakdowns – ensuring assets are returned to production in a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution
• Undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment
• Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner
• Taking a cost conscious approach to maintenance activities
• Coordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on site
• Participating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering function through your own observations and experience
• Welding and Fabricating to a good standard
• Working with risk assessments and method statements
• Contributing to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures
• Maintaining and promoting Health & Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures
• Challenging unsafe conditions and practices, reporting these through company procedures
• Utilising the computerised maintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will be self‑motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision. You should also demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment.

• Have a recognised apprenticeship (preferably a higher‑level standard)
• ONC / HNC (desirable but not essential)
• Have a strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry preferred – conveyors, drive systems – motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, vibratory screens
• Possess a fault‑finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
• Possess the ability to remove and fit bearings
• Be capable of undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment
• IT literate – capable of using PCs, common applications and company systems
• Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly
• Knowledge of site‑specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter you'll have access to industry‑leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) – we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.