Maintenance Fitter
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We're Hiring: Maintenance Fitter – Night Shifts | Whatley, Frome Location: Whatley, Frome Hours: 42.5 per week (Night Shifts) Salary: £54,340 + overtime
Are you a skilled mechanical professional looking for a rewarding role where your expertise keeps operations running smoothly? Join our team at Whatley and play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability of our plant and machinery.
What You'll Be Doing: As a Maintenance Fitter, you'll be at the heart of our mechanical operations—carrying out inspections, fault analysis, repairs, and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance across our site. Your work will directly impact plant reliability and operational efficiency.
This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of a team that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your mechanical maintenance career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you
Key Accountabilities
- To complete and adhere to risk assessments that covers any health safety and environmental risks and management policies.
- Assist with start-up & shut-down routines to maximise throughput within the capacity of the plant.
- To operate, inspect and maintain equipment to produce materials in accordance with the site productivity targets and maintenance KPIs
- Maintenance and repair of equipment within the scope of your competencies as required by the OEM and Heidelberg Materials
- Assist with the coordination of planned shutdowns ensuring that all maintenance activities are carried out safely and efficiently.
- Carry out cleaning and housekeeping, and any other 5s-related duties as required by management and per the site regime.
- Keep accurate records per management requirements (including Timely and accurate completion of timesheets/work time information) to ensure that all maintenance carried out is accurately recorded for reference purposes.
- Fulfil responsibilities of use of Maintenance Software
- Comply with site MRO system and inventory management software
- Assist in the development of a spare parts strategy which best suits plant operation.
- Assist with the maintenance budgeting process
- To be able to operate machines tools & equipment safely and in accordance with regulations and manufacturers' guidance.
- To undertake these duties at other Heidelberg Materials sites in the area within reasonable travelling distance where transport or travelling allowance may be provided if the distance exceeds the normal home journey.
- Ensure that workshops, equipment, and facilities are adequate and maintained.
- To report problems or defects of static plant to your line manager, supervisor
- Assist with the implementation and commissioning of capital projects.
- Train and supervise Apprentice Maintenance Technicians
Why Join Us at Heidelberg Materials?
At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers. As part of a global leader in construction materials, you'll be joining a company that values innovation, sustainability, and above all, its people.
In addition to the exciting role of Operations Manager, we offer a comprehensive package of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, including
Salary: £54,340.00 plus overtime
Location: Whatley Frome
Hours: 42.5 Hours
Nights shifts
- Bonus Scheme – Recognising your contribution to our success
- Enhanced Holiday opportunities – Because work-life balance matters
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Supporting your future
- Employee Benefits Platform – Discounts on top retailers, holidays, and more
- Employee Assistance Helpline – Free, confidential support when you need it
- Employee Communities – Join one of our nine vibrant networks, including:
- Training & Development – Continuous learning to help you grow and succeed
- Flexible Working Options – Because we understand that life doesn't always fit into a 9–5