Shift Fitter

Tarmac Trading Limited; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited in Alfreton, Derbyshire is seeking a Shift Fitter to join our block manufacturing site. You will perform day-to-day maintenance on production machinery, with a mix of planned preventative and reactive tasks, across days and nights.

The role requires practical mechanical experience in heavy industry, familiarity with CMMS, and the ability to work self-motivated while communicating well with colleagues. IOSH is a plus, welding or pipefitting welcome.

Qualifications

• Day-to-day maintenance on production machinery with planned preventative and reactive tasks.
• Record all work on the site CMMS system to ensure traceability.
• Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment is essential; welding/pipefitting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on production plant.
• Record all maintenance activities in the CMMS system.
• Work across a block manufacturing site, coordinating with shift teams.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Bearing/shaft/roller maintenance

Hand tools and fitting tools

Welding/pipefitting (advantageous)

CMMS experience

Manufacturing/heavy industry

IOSH training (advantageous)

Good communication

Job description

Job IntroductionWe are currently looking for a Shift Fitter to join our team in Alfreton.The shift patterns will vary from days: 6am – 6pm and nights: 6pm – 6am.We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Main ResponsibilitiesIn the role of Shift Fitter you will be responsible for:Day-to-day maintenance activities which include planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production machineryMeeting statuary and SHE standards as a minimumThis is a day-work role, working on a variety of plant throughout the block manufacturing site as directed on a planned or reactive basisYou will be required to record all work on the site CMMS systemThis is a dynamic role, mostly self-motivated and self-supervised with good communication skillsThe Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Shift Fitter you will have experience of:IOSH training will be an advantageExperience of maintaining/replacement of mechanical parts including bearings, shafts, rollers.Skilled with hand tools, bearing presses and fitting toolsExperience in a manufacturing or heavy industry environmentExperience in maintaining and repair of mechanical equipmentExperience in welding and/or pipefitting would be advantageousThe role is based at our Blocks site in Alfreton, Derbyshire . The site is easily accessible from Nottingham, Derby, Somercotes, Ripley, South Wingfield, Stonebroom, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Underwood, South Normanton, Matlock, Mansfield, Hucknall and the surrounding areas.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. 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.Why TarmacWe don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and DevelopmentTraining and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.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.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!#Tarmac #TarmacCareersTarmac Trading LimitedTarmac Trading Limited TarmacSalary Excellent Salary + Bonus + BenefitsFrequency AnnualJob Reference tarmac/TP/117/8239Contract Type PermanentClosing Date 22 November, 2026Job Category EngineeringBusiness Unit National BusinessesLocation Alfreton, Derbyshire, United KingdomPosted on 23 October, 2026