Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) in Salford

Energy Jobline CVL; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Mobile Maintenance Fitter to join their team covering the Lancashire area. The role includes maintenance of Ready-mix Concrete Plants, requiring strong mechanical systems knowledge and the ability to work independently. The position offers flexible working hours, a bonus scheme, enhanced holidays, and training opportunities, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled fitters.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capability to undertake emergency breakdown repairs and PPM.
• Knowledge of SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain & service Ready-mix Concrete Plants.
• Provide PPM and breakdown response.
• Deliver maintenance strategy and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Self-motivated

Experience in industrial environments

Fault-finding ability

IT skills

Competence in application-based inspection schemes

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

ONC/HNC

Tools

Computerised maintenance management systems

Welding equipment

Inspection tools

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) to join our friendly team covering the Lancashire area. This role is working 48 hrs week – fully flexible between Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:00 and Saturday morning 07:30 – 12:00. The position is commutable from Salford, Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Stockport, Warrington, Ashton-under-Lyne, St Helens and Chorley.

Role Responsibilities

• Inspection, maintenance & service of Ready‑mix Concrete Plants.
• Provide PPM and breakdown response to the Ready‑mix business.
• Deliver the Maintenance Strategy and best practice, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Respond to emergency and plant breakdowns on all production equipment including conveyors, pneumatics, fabrication/welding plant.
• Ensure assets are returned to production and temporary fixes followed up with a permanent solution.
• Own small scale projects and deliver them pragmatically & proactively.
• Take a cost‑conscious approach to maintenance activities and PPM.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers when they are on site.
• Participate in root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the engineering function.
• Weld and fabricate to a good standard.
• Work with risk assessments and method statements; help prepare and develop safe working methods for repair procedures.
• Maintain and promote Health & Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures and challenging unsafe conditions through company procedures.
• Utilise the computerised maintenance management system, recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out; use application‑based inspection schemes.

Ideal Candidate

• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in an industrial, factory or similar environment as a Mobile Fitter.
• Recognised apprenticeship (preferably a higher‑level standard).
• ONC/HNC (desirable but not essential).
• Strong, practical mechanical systems background: heavy industry – conveyors, pneumatics, drive systems – motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes.
• Fault‑finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action.
• Ability to remove and fit bearings.
• Capability to undertake emergency breakdown repairs and PPM in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment.
• IT skills – use PCs, common applications and company systems.
• Competence in application‑based inspection schemes.
• Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly.
• Knowledge of site‑specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Employee Communities (nine communities including REACH, Cultural Heritage, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Voice and Menopause).
• Training and development opportunities.

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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