About Aggregate Industries UK
We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value. Join today and build progress with us.
The Opportunity
Join Aggregate Industries as a Plant Fitter at our Caldon Low site, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing equipment to ensure smooth operations. This is a hands-on role requiring strong mechanical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to maintenance. If you're passionate about keeping plant machinery running efficiently and safely, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated team.
- Carry out planned maintenance and repairs to ensure asset reliability and longevity.
- Respond to unplanned breakdowns, ensuring the plant is returned to production quickly and efficiently.
- Develop and implement safe working methods for maintenance and repair tasks.
- Conduct daily plant inspections, documenting findings and reporting any issues promptly.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, keeping work areas clean, tidy, and hazard-free.
- Train and support operatives in basic maintenance tasks to improve overall site efficiency.
- Ensure all safety documentation is completed for maintenance activities, following company policies and procedures.
- Monitor and document plant stoppages and breakdowns, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Who You Are
You’re a skilled Plant Fitter with a solid background in mechanical maintenance and a proactive approach to keeping equipment in peak condition. Your technical expertise and ability to work as part of a team make you a valuable asset to any site.
- Strong background in mechanical maintenance, with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant technical field.
- Proficiency in welding, cutting, and fabricating, with experience working from engineering drawings.
- Understanding of safe working practices, environmental policies, and risk assessments.
- Highly motivated, organised, and flexible, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable using digital systems to document maintenance activities and track performance.
Benefits
💰 Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your 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 in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
👨👩👧👦 We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
👩💼 Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. This initiative pairs women with mentors, creating a powerful support network that promotes career growth and personal development.
🩺 Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
📚 Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim)
⭐️ Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
🏠 Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
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.
