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Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical)


Company : Tarmac Trading Limited


Location : Frome, South West


Created : 2026-04-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical)Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.Location: Halecombe Quarry & Asphalt Plant - Frome, SomersetWhy join Tarmac?Heavy, varied plant across quarrying and asphalt operations no two days the sameStability and long term career progression with a market leading construction materials businessHigh standards, high trust environment where your skills and judgement really matterLocal role with easy access from Frome, Shepton Mallet, Bath, Warminster and surrounding areasAt Tarmac, who you are matters. If you take pride in a job well done, enjoy working collaboratively and are driven to improve how things are done, wed love to hear from you.The RoleWere looking for a Maintenance Plant Fitter (Mechanical) to join our Engineering team at Halecombe Quarry and Asphalt Plant.Reporting to the Section Manager, youll play a key role in keeping our production assets safe, reliable and efficient across both quarry and asphalt operations.Key responsibilities include:Responding to mechanical breakdowns and restoring plant to production quickly and safelyCarrying out emergency and planned maintenance on all production equipmentSupporting preventative maintenance planning and shutdown activitiesWelding and fabrication to a good standardDiagnosing faults, carrying out root cause analysis and preventing repeat failuresOwning small improvement projects and seeing them through to completionCoordinating contractors and managing on site works safelyUsing the CMMS to record work, faults and spares usedPromoting and challenging standards around Health, Safety and EnvironmentAbout YouYoull be a self motivated mechanical fitter with experience in an industrial or heavy plant environment, confident working with minimal supervision.Youll ideally have:A recognised mechanical apprenticeship (higher level preferred)ONC / HNC (desirable, not essential)Strong hands on experience with heavy mechanical systems including:Conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxesCrushers, screens and drive systemsProven fault finding and breakdown repair capabilityExperience removing and fitting bearingsA strong understanding of SHE risks and safe working practicesWhy TarmacWe 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 schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess 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 menopauseTraining and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces-friendly employer.If youre coming from a military background, well support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.Were 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, were here to support you.Ready to build your future?Click Apply to get started. xjdpvnf Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so dont wait too long!#tarmac #tarmaccareers #Aggregates #fitter #plantfitter #mechanicalfitter #plantjobs #quarrying #quarryingoperations #asphalt #asphaltjobs #Frome #Nunney #Shepton Mallet #Warminster #Trowbridge #Bath #Midstomer Norton #Gillingham #GlastonburyTarmac Trading Limited