Job IntroductionAt Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.We are currently looking for an experienced Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical Plant) to join our friendly team covering sites in the North East region around the Newcastle upon Tyne area in Tyne and Wear. This role forms part of the 24/7 engineering function covering various Tarmac quarries and asphalt sites. As well as Newcastle this role is easily accessible from Durham, Gateshead, Ferryhill, Spennymoor, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Sedgefield, Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Consett, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and the surrounding areas.Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Role ResponsibilityReporting to the Maintenance Section Manager, your role as Mobile Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical Plant) will be responsible for:Responding to plant breakdowns – ensuring assets are returned to production in a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solutionUndertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment

Strong fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate actionAbility to remove and fit bearingsExperience of welding and fabricatingCapability to undertake emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient mannerSelf-motivated approach and enthusiasticCapability to work with minimal supervisionGood IT skillsAbility to use application based inspection schemes

Experience working with conveyors, drive systems motors, belts, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, vibratory screensStrong fault finding ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate actionAbility to remove and fit bearings