Mechanical Fitter
About Aggregate Industries UK
We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value.
Join today and build progress with us.
The Opportunity
Are you looking to upskill your existing Mechanical Experience to help maintain industrial plant equipment on a Super Quarry?
As we’ve now an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join our large engineering team. You’ll be based onsite at our Torr Works Quarry, a Limestone Super Quarry in the South West, near Shepton Mallet. This is one of Europe’s largest super quarries, where you’ll be supported by senior engineers to become an expert in this industry.
You’ll be part of our Night Shift, where you’ll get hands-on experience in our fixed workshop as well as attending reactive breakdowns in the quarry surroundings. The shift rotation is;
Week one: Sunday 17:00-02:30, Monday-Friday 21:30-06:00
Week two: Monday-Thursday 21:30-06:00
You’ll attend reactive and preventive maintenance around site to various equipment such as Crushers, Screeners & conveyor systems, mainly focusing on the primary conveyor uphill system, capable of tonnages of 2000 tonnes per/hour, alongside the processing and handling equipment involved - Primary, secondary stone crushers, conveyor chutes, vibrating multi deck screens.
With a focus on Health & Safety across our business this role is no different, you’ll carry out all repairs safely and continue to maintain a hazard free environment.
Who you are
You’ll already be working towards a career in engineering so will have some hands on experience as a mechanic, assembly technician or in a production/ manufacturing environment.
You’ll hold a Level 3 qualification in Engineering Maintenance or a Mechanical Discipline.
You’ll have a willingness to learn and be keen to upskill your existing experience.
Benefits
💰 Competitive Salary, Site 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
📚 Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim)
⭐️ 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
🩺 Virtual GP Service 365 days a year 24/7
Diversity Statement
Innovation only happens when we bring together talented people with diverse experiences in an open and inclusive environment. That’s why we foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates our differences and creates equitable opportunities for all to grow and thrive. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Because together, we can unlock the power of diversity to build progress for people and the planet.
- Team
- Engineering
- Role
- South West
- Locations
- Torr Works, Hardrock Quarry
Torr Works, Hardrock Quarry
Mechanical Fitter
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