Maintenance Fitter

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Overview

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About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive – by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 20 days holiday + 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 with a strong focus on Health & Safety
Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; personal life and family well-being are supported
Women Empowered – Stronger Together Mentor Program to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household
Career progression opportunities at home and abroad
Affinity groups that bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests
Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Looking for a fitter role with impact, scale, and long-term opportunity? Join us as a Mechanical Fitter at our high-profile, High PSV quarry – a flagship Holcim site where you’ll help keep the wheels turning at one of the UK’s most important quarrying operations. With quarry reserves extending to 2045 and beyond, this is more than just a job; it’s a career with staying power in a scenic, fast-paced environment, working with big kit, big goals, and a big future.

What Makes This Role Unique

Work at a site producing rare High PSV material, in high demand for top-end surfacing and road applications
Enjoy the scenic surroundings of a quarry site
Hands-on with a range of plant and equipment—no two days will be the same
Part of a growing site with long-term security and career progression opportunities

What Youll Be Doing

Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs to mechanical equipment and infrastructure
Reacting swiftly to breakdowns and implementing temporary and permanent solutions to keep production moving
Supporting safe systems of work, risk assessments, and high safety standards across the team
Contributing to improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and boost efficiency
Using welding, cutting, and fabrication skills to maintain key operational assets
Supporting junior operatives and communicating effectively across site teams
Conducting daily plant checks, reporting issues, and maintaining clean, hazard-free work areas

What Youll Bring

Ideally an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in mechanical maintenance, with experience in a heavy industrial setting
Skilled in fabrication, welding, and fault-finding across a range of plant and equipment
Great team spirit and communication skills; collaborating with colleagues across production, maintenance, and leadership
Good understanding of engineering drawings, safety systems, and preventative maintenance routines
Experience with mobile plant (e.g. Loading Shovel, ADT) is a bonus but not essential

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.