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Fitter

On-site in Newcastle·Full-time·Added 11 days ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Breedon Group

102 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Newcastle

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

    Paid annual leave, per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Completed a recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship.

Essential experience working on heavy plant, fixed and/or mobile.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Aviva Pension scheme

Holiday Purchase scheme

Sharesave scheme

Life Assurance

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands.

We benchmark our salaries to ensure they reflect industry standards and the experience and skills of our team members.

Join Breedon Group, where you can be part of a team that is passionate about making a measurable impact in the construction industry. Apply today to take a step towards a fulfilling career with us.

The role

At Breedon Group, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading construction materials companies in the UK and Ireland. We are committed to providing innovative solutions and sustainable materials that contribute to building a future that benefits our communities. Our team is driven by integrity, commitment to excellence, and a passion for making a difference in the construction industry.

What you'll do

We are currently seeking a Fitter to be based at our Divethill Quarry.

The objective of this role is to support the sites Maintenance plan & improving equipment reliability by carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance.

Support the maintenance & operations teams and be a central part of the maintenance team by carrying out planned and corrective maintenance on the plant as directed by your team leader or managers.

Carrying out planned, preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance to production plant and equipment.

Specifically, removing, repairing and re assembling conveyors, rollers, and side skirts. Knowledge of pumps, motors, pulleys, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics is essential for this role.

Good understanding of health safety and environmental impacts of role.

Experience and understanding of mechanical fitting and maintenance of equipment including conveyors, pumps, pipes, valves, filter systems, pneumatics hydraulics bearings, gear boxes etc.

Welding and burning for fabrication and maintenance.

Use of pulling and lifting equipment.

Experienced in the use of workshop equipment.

Mechanical fault finding.

Competency in basic Multi Skilling.

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.

Ensure all activities are carried out within the company requirements of safety, environment and quality and performing other duties as requested by your team leader or manager.

About Breedon Group

Industry
Construction materials
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