Posted 11 days ago
Maintenance Operative
RotherhamOn-site
AI Summary
Diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects and breakdowns on fixed and mobile plant equipment, implements preventative maintenance strategies, and collaborates with the maintenance team to ensure plant reliability and safety.
About this role
About Us:
Breedon Group plc is a premier, vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and providing high-quality materials for the construction industry. Our commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and excellence sets us apart as a leader in our field.
Breedon Group plc is a premier, vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and providing high-quality materials for the construction industry. Our commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and excellence sets us apart as a leader in our field.
Position Overview:
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team at Holme Hall Quarry. In this role, you will engage in problem-solving and collaborate with our maintenance team to diagnose and resolve mechanical defects and breakdowns efficiently and safely. Your focus will be on identifying root causes of equipment issues, implementing solutions, and supporting the development and execution of preventative maintenance activities to ensure the reliability and safety of our plant operations.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Operative to join our team at Holme Hall Quarry. In this role, you will engage in problem-solving and collaborate with our maintenance team to diagnose and resolve mechanical defects and breakdowns efficiently and safely. Your focus will be on identifying root causes of equipment issues, implementing solutions, and supporting the development and execution of preventative maintenance activities to ensure the reliability and safety of our plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose mechanical defects and perform breakdown repairs.
- Contribute to identifying and implementing preventative maintenance strategies.
- Work closely with the Maintenance Team Leader to enhance plant reliability and safety.
- Engage in the planning and execution of plant improvements and maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with team members and contractors to ensure effective maintenance support.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience in an industrial maintenance role.
- Fixed Plant and Mobile Plant Repairs
- Proficient in hydraulics, welding, fabrication, and mechanics.
- NVQ in Mechanical Maintenance, BTEC equivalent, or higher.
- Full UK driving licence.
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health and Safety and/or NEBOSH qualification (advantageous).
Benefits
- Competitive salary tailored to your experience.
- Pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Share Saver Scheme.
- Life Assurance.
- Access to our employee benefits platform for discounts across a wide range of brands.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Our Commitment:
At Breedon, we pride ourselves on our health, safety, and environmental consciousness. We strive to exceed standards to mitigate environmental impact and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and stakeholders.
Joining Breedon means:
Being part of a value-led organisation that respects and values your contribution. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment where you can be yourself, feel valued, respected, and supported to deliver your best work.
Being part of a value-led organisation that respects and values your contribution. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment where you can be yourself, feel valued, respected, and supported to deliver your best work.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please click to apply, we are eager to hear from you!
If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please click to apply, we are eager to hear from you!
Apply Now to start your journey with Breedon Group, where your work makes a tangible difference every day.
Skills
Equipment DiagnosticsFabricationHydraulicsMechanicsPlant ReliabilityPreventative MaintenanceSafety ComplianceWelding
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