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Mechanical Fitter

April 27, 2021 | Comments Off on Mechanical Fitter

Fitter - Full time Middleton, County Durham

Breedon are currently seeking a Fitter to join the team based at Middleton Quarry, County Durham. The role of the Fitter will be to support the existing team in maintaining and repairing the quarry plant.

In the role you will be required to:

  • Facilitate and co-ordinate the repair and maintenance of Quarrying plant and machinery i.e. carrying out any repairs/maintenance for crushers, screening, conveyor systems and some hydraulic equipment
  • Provide supervision of others and third party's assisting in the works being carried out.
  • Assist quarry management in the programming of scheduled maintenance aligned to production requirements
  • Eliminate preventable plant breakdowns
  • Ensure cost effective and timely ordering and supply of spares and critical equipment
  • Undertake risk assessment and associated paperwork, where required, of the relevant activities to ensure a suitable and effective safe system of work
  • Liaise daily with management and quarry operatives to ascertain any repair and maintenance requirement that arise, or need specific prioritisation
  • Provide flexibility to undertake emergency repairs where and when these arise

You must have previous experience as a mechanical fitter in a similar role. You will have a flexible, proactive and 'hands-on' approach to work with effective communication, problem solving and IT skills.

You will be involved with customers and colleagues at every level in the business and therefore you should be able to work confidently and courteously within the team and on your own initiative. On occasion weekend and night working will be required.

About us

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services. The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

Contract type Permanent Salary Competitive Closing date for applications 11th May, 2021

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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