Plant Fitter

Holcim Ltd; Waterhouses; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Holcim Ltd in the Caldon Low site is seeking a Plant Fitter to maintain and repair plant equipment, ensuring smooth operations on a Monday to Friday 06:00–16:00 shift. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical skills, problem-solving, and commitment to safety.

You will work with a dedicated team to keep machinery running efficiently while following safe working practices. A background in mechanical maintenance, NVQ Level 3 or time-served experience, and ability to read engineering drawings

Qualifications

• Solid background in mechanical maintenance and proactive equipment care.
• NVQ Level 3 or time-served experience in a technical field.
• Proficiency in welding, cutting and fabricating with drawings.
• Understanding of safe working practices and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs to ensure asset reliability.
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns and restore production quickly.
• Develop and implement safe working methods for tasks.
• Conduct daily plant inspections and document findings.
• Maintain clean, hazard-free work areas.
• Train operatives in basic maintenance to improve site efficiency.
• Ensure safety documentation for maintenance activities.
• Monitor and document plant stoppages and breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Welding

Fabrication

Engineering drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Digital maintenance records

Education

NVQ Level 3

Time served

Job description

Plant Fitter

at our Caldon Low site , where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing equipment to ensure smooth operations. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong mechanical skills, problem‑solving abilities, and a proactive approach to maintenance. If you're passionate about keeping plant machinery running efficiently and safely, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated team working monday to friday 06:00 until 16:00.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs to ensure asset reliability and longevity.
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns, ensuring the plant is returned to production quickly and efficiently.
• Develop and implement safe working methods for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Conduct daily plant inspections, documenting findings and reporting any issues promptly.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, keeping work areas clean, tidy, and hazard‑free.
• Train and support operatives in basic maintenance tasks to improve overall site efficiency.
• Ensure all safety documentation is completed for maintenance activities, following company policies and procedures.
• Monitor and document plant stoppages and breakdowns, ensuring accurate record‑keeping.

Who You Are

• with a solid background in mechanical maintenance and a proactive approach to keeping equipment in peak condition. Your technical expertise and ability to work as part of a team make you a valuable asset to any site.
• Strong background in mechanical maintenance, with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant technical field or time served experience.
• Proficiency in welding, cutting, and fabricating, with experience working from engineering drawings.
• Understanding of safe working practices, environmental policies, and risk assessments.
• Highly motivated, organised, and flexible, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable using digital systems to document maintenance activities and track performance.
• We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we've helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus , 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits
• and other benefits -
• all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That's why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave . We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we're committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .
• Free 24/10 remote GP service for you and your household , offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerf influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Join Holcim as a