Plant Fitter

Breedon Group plc; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in the UK is seeking a Fitter for their Rotherham Concrete Plant. The role involves mechanical maintenance on production equipment, including conveyors and pumps. Candidates should have a recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship and experience with heavy plant. Join a team dedicated to excellence and safety in the industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Aviva Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience working on heavy plant, fixed and/or mobile.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Repair and assemble conveyors and other equipment.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical fitting and maintenance

Knowledge of pumps and motors

Fault finding

Multiskilling

Education

Recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Rotherham (Canklow) Concrete Plant

Description

At Breedon Group, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading construction materials companies in the UK and Ireland. We are committed to providing innovative solutions and sustainable materials that contribute to building a future that benefits our communities. Our team is driven by integrity, commitment to excellence, and a passion for making a difference in the construction industry.

We are currently seeking a Fitter to be based at our South Yorkshire Sites

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned, preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance to production plant and equipment.
• Specifically, removing, repairing and re assembling conveyors, rollers, and side skirts. Knowledge of pumps, motors, pulleys, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics is essential for this role.
• Good understanding of health safety and environmental impacts of role.
• Experience and understanding of mechanical fitting and maintenance of equipment including conveyors, pumps, pipes, valves, filter systems, pneumatics hydraulics bearings, gear boxes etc.
• Welding and burning for fabrication and maintenance.
• Use of pulling and lifting equipment.
• Experienced in the use of workshop equipment.
• Mechanical fault finding.
• Competency in basic Multi Skilling.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company’s zero harm culture.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Completed a recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
• Essential experience working on heavy plant, fixed and/or mobile.
• Full driving licence

Job Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase additional leave.
• Aviva Pension scheme and Sharesave scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme and access to employee benefits platform for discounts on various high street shops and brands.

Compensation we benchmark our salaries to ensure they reflect industry standards and the experience and skills of our team members.

Join Breedon Group, where you can be part of a team that is passionate about making a measurable impact in the construction industry. Apply today to take a step towards a fulfilling career with us.