Tarmac
Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical)
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Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical)
Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical)
Location: Barrasford Quarry, Hexham (Northumberland)
Team: 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 looking for a **skilled, proactive Maintenance Plant Fitter to keep critical quarry and asphalt operations running at peak performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Rapidly respond to plant breakdowns, restoring production quickly and safely
- Deliver permanent engineering solutions, not just quick 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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Requirements
- 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 be themselves 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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Benefits
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance helpline
- Access to join Tarmac Employee Communities, including:
- REACH (Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage)
- LGBTQ+
- Parents & Carers
- Ability & Wellbeing
- Female Voice
- Menopause Support
- Training and development opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces-Friendly employer, offering support to candidates coming from a military background for a successful career transition.
We pride ourselves on being part of CRH and are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.
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