Job Description

Job Introduction

Tarmac is the UK's leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our 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 currently looking for an experienced

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

to join our friendly team based at our Bayston Hill Quarry site, close to Shrewsbury in Shropshire. This role is shift based including days and nights and is easily commutable from Telford, Bridgnorth, Oswestry, Welshpool, Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas.


We're working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

role will require key skills including working at heights, confined pace, hot works operations and will also be responsible for:

Responding to plant breakdowns - ensuring assets are returned to productionin a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution Undertaking emergency breakdown repairs ina timelyand efficient way on all production equipment Owning small scale projects and delivering them in a pragmatic and proactive manner Taking acost consciousapproach to maintenance activities Coordinating with contractors and suppliers when they are on site Participating in root cause analysis so repeat failures can be eliminated 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 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 Utilisingthecomputerisedmaintenance management system and recording all work including fault descriptions, spares used and repairs carried out

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of

Mechanical 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 Maintenance Fitter will:

Have arecognisedapprenticeship (preferably a higher-level standard) ONC/HNC (desirable but not essential) Have a strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry preferred - conveyors, drive systems - motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, vibratory screens Have experience in repairing but not limited topulleys, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics,conveyorrollersand side skirts Possess afault-findingability toidentifydefects and recommendappropriate action Possess the ability to remove and fit bearings Have experience in fabrication workshop and the hazard apposed along with lifting and lowering equipment and techniques Be capable of undertaking emergency breakdown repairs ina timelyand efficient manner on all production equipment IT literate - capable of using PCs, commonapplicationsand company systems Ability to assess SHE risks arising from work activities and control risks accordingly Knowledge ofmaterial handling equipment,site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practicesis preferred

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.


Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause Training and development opportunities

We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.


Ready to build your future?


Click 'Apply' to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don't wait too long!



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Tarmac Trading Limited


Tarmac Trading Limited




Tarmac

Salary Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits


Frequency Annual


Job Reference tarmac/TP/119/7421


Contract Type Permanent


Closing Date 12 January, 2026


Job Category Operations, Quarrying and Production


Business Unit Midlands


Location Bayston Hill, United Kingdom


Posted on 10 December, 2025