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Mechanical Fitter

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Mechanical Fitter
Leinthall Quarry, Herefordshire
Salary: Competitive with Benefits

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in the UK and Ireland. We operate two cement plants, around 80 quarries, 40 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete and mortar plants, nine concrete and clay products plants, four contract surfacing businesses, six import/export terminals and two slate production facilities.

We are currently seeking a Fitter at our Leinthall Quarry in Herefordshire.

The role will involve carrying out preventative maintenance on static asphalt and crushing plant and equipment, as well as responding to emergency plant break downs. You will also have involvement with fabrication, and overhauling and repairing of plant and equipment. Other duties will include ensuring plant and equipment on site are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose, and working together with the Quarry Manager to allow jobs to run smoothly. The role will also involve supervisory duties.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a plant Fitter at a hard rock quarry. It is essential that you have experience in welding and fabrication and ideally should hold or be working towards NVQ level 2 in Mechanical Engineering.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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