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 recruiting for a Mechanical Plant Maintenance Fitter to join the fantastic team at an Asphalt plant in East Powys. The site is easily accessible from Hereford, Hay on Wye, Ludlow, Leominster, Llandrindod Wells, Newtown and the surrounding areas.Main ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Section Manager, the Mechanical Plant Maintenance Fitter role is part of the 24/7 engineering function on site. As a Mechanical Plant Maintenance Fitter you will be responsible for the following across the Quarry and Asphalt plant: Responding to plant breakdowns (Quarry and Asphalt Plant) - ensuring assets are returned to production in a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution Undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment Liaison in preventative maintenance planning and execution planned shutdowns Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner Taking a cost conscious approach to maintenance activities and participating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated Coordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on site Contributing to the continuous improvement of the engineering function through your own observations and experience Welding and Fabricating to a good standard Working with risk assessments and method statements and contributing to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures Maintaining and promoting Health & Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures Challenging unsafe conditions and practices, reporting these through company procedures Utilising the computerised maintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried outThe Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Mechanical Plant Maintenance Fitter will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision. You should also demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment. Suitable candidates for the role of Mechanical Plant Maintenance Fitter will: Have a strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry preferred - conveyors, drive systems - motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, vibratory screens Possess a fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate action Possess the ability to remove and fit bearings Be capable of undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient manner on all production equipment Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly Knowledge of site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working PracticesAs well as a competitive salary package, our client offer all employees career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 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 opportunitiesThe 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











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