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Senior Fitter
September 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Senior Fitter
We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Fitter to carry out planned maintenance and repairs to the site and equipment to maintain our asset capacity and value at our Northfleet plant, in Gravesend, Kent. About the role As a Senior Fitter reporting to our Workshop Manager, you’ll be responsible for assisting the Workshop Manager to ensure all planned, preventative and reactive maintenance is carried out safely and efficiently. You'll be expected to contribute to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures and respond to plant breakdowns – ensuring it is returned to production in a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution. Other elements to the role include: Carry out planned repairs to equipment to maintain asset capacity and value Contribute to the preparation and development of Safe Systems of Work for repair procedures Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping keeping areas clean, tidy and hazard free Deal with all daily issues professionally and liaise with site management on a regular basis Support and train operatives to complete maintenance tasks To carry out the daily plant and other inspections; complete the forms and where a problem exists notify management immediately Be responsible for the plant assets that are entrusted to you i.e. materials, plant buildings, and equipment and stores used therein and efficient employment of them To react promptly and effectively to site breakdowns by liaising with operatives and assisting where needed To monitor and ensure that all plant stoppages, breakdowns, and logs are documented correctly Complete and adhere to all Safety related documentation for all maintenance activates To carry out other reasonable tasks within the scope of your operation and abilities as and when required Strong communication with site team What will you bring? Ability to work as part of a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation as required Experienced Road Construction Equipment Fitter who is also skilled in welding, cutting and fabrication techniques with Plant Qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Excellent communication and team working skills Ability to prioritise workload and organise and service a multi-skilled workforce A sound knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Experience in safe working practices, permits to work and risk assessments What’s on offer? Competitive Salary, bonus and benefits recognizing the contribution you bring Opportunities for Career Progression both at home and abroad An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Why join Aggregate Industries? While you help us become a leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions, we promise to help you grow in a dynamic working environment that offers attractive working conditions and encourages personal and professional development About Aggregate Industries We’re at the frontline of the construction and infrastructure industries, producing and supplying an array of construction materials. With over 200 sites and around 3,700 dedicated employees, we’re home to everything from aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. On top of that, we produce, import and supply construction materials, export aggregates and offer national road surfacing and contracting services. A full range of products which will help you work sustainably, safely, professionally and profitably. We’re also a proud member of Holcim, which is the leading global building materials and solutions company with around 70,000 employees in over 80 countries. It holds leading positions in all regions with a balanced portfolio of developing and mature markets. #BuildingProgress for people and the planet.