Job Description

About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we've helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
We care about you and your family. That's why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we're committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity
Fancy a role where you can get hands-on with maintenance as a Mechanical Fitter. At Holcim's Haughmond Hill Quarry in Shrewsbury, you'll do exactly that. As part of a small, friendly, and supportive team, you'll play a vital role in keeping production moving and machinery in top condition. As a Fitter reporting to our Maintenance Supervisor, you'll be responsible for safely and efficiently carrying out planned maintenance and repairs to the site and equipment to maintain our asset capacity and value.
What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on site equipment.
• Responding quickly to breakdowns and following up with permanent solutions.
• Supporting safe systems of work, inspections, and accurate reporting via our maintenance systems.
• Maintaining tidy, safe working areas and assisting in keeping production on track.

What You'll Bring

• A positive, flexible, and team-focused mindset.
• Mechanical maintenance experience, ideally with a technical qualification (NVQ3 or equivalent) or time served.
• A strong focus on health and safety.
• Welding (Shielded metal & Arc) and fabrication experience is mandatory.
• Previous experience in the quarry is desirable
• Organisational skills and IT literacy.

Why Join Us?
When you join Holcim, you're joining a global leader committed to sustainability, innovation, and developing its people. At Westleigh, you'll enjoy the variety, the location, and the chance to really make a difference in a supportive, close-knit team.
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.

Skills Required