Job Description:

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Plant)

Tarmac Cross Green Asphalt Plant - Leeds
Competitive salary - overtime opportunities

Ready to take ownership of complex plant maintenance in a fast-paced industrial site?

We’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join a high-performing engineering team at a busy asphalt plant in Cross Green, Leeds. If you thrive on fault-finding, keeping heavy plant running, and making a real impact on production performance, this is the role for you.

Hours: 48 hours week

Shift Pattern: 06:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday plus overtime (some nights and weekend work)

This role is easily commutable from Leeds, Rothwell, Oulton, Garforth, Wetherby, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bradford, Dewsbury, Halifax and surrounding areas.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading planned and reactive mechanical maintenance to minimise downtime
• Diagnosing faults across conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, crushers & screening equipment
• Carrying out breakdown repairs quickly and safely to keep production on track
• Supporting continuous improvement and root cause analysis
• Undertaking welding and fabrication work to a strong standard
• Owning small projects and improving plant reliability
• Working with contractors and suppliers on-site
• Using CMMS systems to record maintenance activity
• Championing Health & Safety and safe working practices at all times

What we’re looking for

• Experience within heavy industry, Plant or manufacturing environments
• Strong skills in fault finding and mechanical repairs
• Confidence working on bearings, drives and rotating equipment
• Welding & fabrication capability
• Comfortable using maintenance systems and basic IT tools
• A proactive mindset with a strong focus on safety and performance
• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship (preferred)
• ONC/HNC (advantageous)

Why this role stands out

• Work on critical plant machinery where your skills directly impact production
• Join a close-knit engineering team with real autonomy
• Gain exposure to a wide range of heavy industrial equipment
• Opportunities for overtime and ongoing development

Why Tarmac

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We’re part of a global construction materials business delivering infrastructure that helps build the world around us. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, collaborative and inclusive workplace, where people can grow, contribute and take pride in what they do.

We’re committed to building diverse teams and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Apply today and play a vital role in keeping our plant and the UK’s infrastructure moving.

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

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer.If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

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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