Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Readymix)

Tarmac Trading Limited; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Wales is seeking an experienced Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) to join their team. This role involves maintaining Readymix Concrete Plants, responding to breakdowns, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should have a mechanical systems background and be self-motivated. Competitive rewards and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Company van

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an industrial or factory environment as a Mobile Fitter.
• Strong, practical mechanical systems background.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, maintaining and servicing Readymix Concrete Plants.
• Responding to emergency and plant breakdowns efficiently.
• Coordinating with contractors and suppliers on-site.

Skills

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Fault-finding ability

IT skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

ONC/HNC

Job description

At Tarmac, 'who you are' matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for an experienced Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) to join our friendly team based out of Tarmac Briton Ferry Concrete Plant in Neath covering our South Wales Readymix plants. This role works 48 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9 hours per day and Saturday 3 hours). The position is commutable from Swansea, Morriston, Birchgrove, Briton Ferry, Port Talbot and the surrounding areas.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the Readymix Production Manager, the Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) will have responsibility for inspecting, maintaining and servicing our Readymix Concrete Plants. As a member of the Maintenance team, you will provide PPM and breakdown response to the Readymix business, delivering the Maintenance Strategy for your area of cover and best practice by driving a culture of continuous improvement. You will also respond to emergency and plant breakdowns in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment including conveyors, pneumatics, fabrication / welding plant, ensuring assets are returned to production and temporary fixes followed up with a permanent solution.

• Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner.
• Taking a cost-conscious approach to maintenance activities and PPM.
• 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 observations and experience.
• Welding and fabricating to a good standard.
• Working with risk assessments and method statements and contributing to safe working methods for repair procedures.
• Maintaining and promoting Health and Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures, challenging unsafe conditions and reporting them through company procedures.
• Utilising the computerised maintenance management system and recording all work, including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out, using application-based inspection schemes.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) 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 as a Mobile Fitter.

• Recognised apprenticeship (preferably a higher-level standard).
• ONC/HNC (desirable but not essential).
• Strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry preferred – 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 and ability to use PCs, common applications and company systems.
• Competence in the use of 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.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Along with the role of Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical), you’ll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Company van.
• 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 including (REACH): Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice and Menopause.
• Training and development opportunities.

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.

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Tarmac Trading Limited