Fitter - West Witton, United Kingdom - Breedon Group

Breedon Group

Verified Company

West Witton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Description:

We are currently seeking a Fitter to join the team based at Leyburn Quarry & Coating Plant.

The role of the Fitter will be to support the existing team in maintaining and repairing the Quarry & Asphalt Plant at two site locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate and coordinate the repair and maintenance of Quarrying plant and machinery i.e. carrying out any repairs/maintenance for crushers, screening, conveyor systems and some hydraulic equipment
Provide supervision of others and third party's assisting in the works being carried out
Assist quarry management in the programming of scheduled maintenance aligned to production requirements
Eliminate preventable plant breakdowns
Ensure cost effective and timely ordering and supply of spares and critical equipment
Undertake risk assessment and associated paperwork, where required, of the relevant activities to ensure a suitable and effective safe system of work
Liaise daily with management and quarry operatives to ascertain any repair and maintenance requirement that arise, or need specific prioritisation
Provide flexibility to undertake emergency repairs where and when these arise

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

You must have previous experience as a mechanical fitter in a similar role. You will have a flexible, proactive and 'hands-on' approach to work with effective communication, problem solving and IT skills.

You will be involved with customers and colleagues at every level in the business and therefore you should be able to work confidently and courteously within the team and on your own initiative.

On occasion you will be required to work at different site locations within the local area. Weekend and night working will be required.

Benefits:

A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

About Breedon Group:

Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.