Maintenance Fitter

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Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.  We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
** Rewards & Benefits
** We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador |MPQC Member
* ** Competitive Package:
** Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
* ** Work-Life Balance:
** 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options
* ** Family-Friendly Policies:
** Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
* ** Inclusive Culture:
** Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
* ** Wellbeing & Development:
** Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities
** Maintenance Fitter - £40,000pa
**** About the Role
** As a Maintenance Fitter, you will take responsibility for mechanical maintenance across the site—ensuring equipment is safe, reliable and compliant. You will complete planned and preventative maintenance, respond to faults, support production and electrical teams, and help us continuously improve plant performance. This role also involves providing out‑of‑hours breakdown cover on a rota basis.

What You’ll Do
** Maintenance & Operations
*** Carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance
* Complete daily inspections, fault reporting and corrective actions
* Ensure accurate maintenance records and compliance with schedules and procedures
* Support shutdown planning and execution
* Maintain workshop standards, equipment condition and materials storage
* Assist with plant upgrades, improvements and modification projects
** Health, Safety & Compliance
*** Work in line with Heidelberg Materials’ Safety and Sustainability policies
* Ensure safe isolations and adherence to permits and risk assessments
* Report accidents, incidents and near hits promptly
* Maintain clean, safe working environments at all times
* Uphold compliance with all company policies, procedures and legislation
** Collaboration & Communication
*** Work closely with operations, engineering, contractors and suppliers
* Provide support to production teams including holiday/sickness cover when required
* Participate in departmental, planning, health & safety and project meetings
* Communicate effectively across internal teams and external partners
** What You’ll Need
*** Completed recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical, Welding or Fabrication disciplines
* Strong mechanical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
* Experience with preventative maintenance techniques
* Solid understanding of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
* Knowledge of electrical isolation and permitting procedures
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Flexibility regarding tasks and working hours
* Good written and verbal communication
* Mobile plant licences (Forklift, Bobcat, Loading Shovel, MEWP) advantageous
* Self‑motivation, organisation and a commitment to continuous development
** What You’ll Get
*** Opportunity to influence plant reliability and performance
* Varied work across maintenance, operations and improvement projects
* Supportive team environment
* Training and development to enhance your skills
* Responsibility, autonomy and a clear role in site safety and success

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