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Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical)
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Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical) – Barrasford Quarry, Hexham (Northumberland)
24/7 Engineering Team | Heavy Industrial Environment
About the Role
Looking for your next hands-on engineering challenge?
Join a high-performing site where no two days are the same. If you thrive on fault-finding, enjoy solving complex mechanical problems, and want to work with large-scale plant equipment in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!
We’re seeking a skilled, proactive Maintenance Fitter to ensure critical quarry and asphalt operations run at peak performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Rapidly respond to plant breakdowns, restoring production quickly and safely
- Deliver permanent engineering solutions, not just temporary fixes
- Carry out planned maintenance and shutdown activities
- Diagnose faults across conveyors, crushers, pumps, gearboxes & vibratory screens
- Take ownership of small improvement projects
- Support continuous improvement and eliminate repeat failures
- Work closely with contractors and suppliers onsite
- Perform high-quality welding and fabrication
- Use CMMS systems to log maintenance activity and track performance
- Uphold and champion Health, Safety & Environmental standards
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What We’re Looking For
- A mechanical apprenticeship (higher-level preferred)
- Experience in heavy industry, quarrying, manufacturing, or similar environments
- Strong skills in mechanical fault-finding and diagnostics
- Confidence working with bearings, drives, motors, and plant equipment
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a 24/7 operation
- A proactive mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
The Location
Barrasford Quarry is a high-profile, large-scale operation featuring:
- Advanced jaw, cone, and quaternary crushers
- Extensive conveyor and screening systems
- A modern asphalt plant producing over 1,000 tonnes per day
- Recent major investment upgrades delivering state-of-the-art equipment
Why Tarmac?
At Tarmac, who you are matters. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment where people can thrive and succeed. If you take pride in your work, value collaboration, and are driven to improve, you’ll fit right in.
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Alongside this role, you’ll benefit from:
- Industry-leading rewards, including:
- Competitive bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website (discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.)
- Free and confidential support via the Employee Assistance helpline
- Access to nine Employee Communities, including: REACH (Religious, Ethnic, & Cultural Heritage) LGBTQ+ Parents & Carers Ability, Wellbeing Female Voice & Menopause
- Training and development opportunities
Tarmac is a Forces-friendly employer and активно supports career transitions from military backgrounds.
We’re proud to be part of CRH and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment.
Ready to make your mark? Apply now before this role closes—we sometimes fill positions early!
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