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Mechanical Fitter Job in NE48, Gunnerton, Northumberland
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Their 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.
We are currently looking for a Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter based near Hexham to work at a Quarry and Asphalt Plant.
As a Mechanical Fitter you will be reporting to the maintenance team leader, you'll be expected to contribute to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures and respond to plant breakdowns – ensuring assets are returned to production in a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter, preferably in a Quarry, Asphalt or Concrete Plants, or in industrial maintenance, or be a competent auto mechanic (although experience in similar industries will be considered).
The Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter will have the ability to find solutions to maintenance issues and complete preventive maintenance inspections on the mobile plant equipment. You will be working a 48 hour working week, Monday to Friday, although overtime will also be available.
Role Responsibility
Reporting to the Quarry Manager, the Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for:
* Carrying out scheduled planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities to maintain plant condition and performance to support the delivery of the weekly production schedules.
* Monitoring and maintaining condition and performance of the crushing plant and asphalt processing plants and associated equipment and identify any circumstances that could result in an impact on availability or performance while supporting the Quarry Manager to meet defined KPI targets.
* Carrying out mechanical activities safely and ensuring jobs are completed in a timely manner and leading mechanical breakdown and planned repairs to ensure expected plant reliability and to optimise plant and equipment performance.
* Ensuring most effective mean time to repair methods are adopted to minimise production disruption and downtime.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the role of Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter will be able to demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment as a Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter as well as:
* Good knowledge of crushing, screening, conveying, hydraulic and pneumatic systems required
* Use of PC’s and capability to use common applications and company systems
* Fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
* Good practical knowledge and experience of maintenance systems required
* Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly
* Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices
* Working knowledge of plant and machinery
* Basic report writing
As well as a competitive salary package, our client offer all employees career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:
* Overtime rates
* Bonus
* Enhanced holiday entitlement
* Contributory pension scheme
* Access to the employee reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
* Access to Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
* Access to Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents
* Training and development opportunities
Any additional maintenance that’s completed out of hours (evenings and weekends) will be paid at time and a half, or double if it’s on a Sunday.
The position is to start ASAP and we have immediate interview slots available.
TR2 Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent workers and an Employment Business for temporary workers
Location: NE48, Gunnerton, Northumberland
Category: Engineering
Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Salary: £35000 – £38000/annum + full benefits package
Benefits: Full Time
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
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