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Mechanical Maintenance Chargehand

Job Description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Chargehand to contribute to furthering the site ambitions by leading, coordinating and assisting one of the teams maintaining the plant and processes in a professional and quality focussed manner. About the role As part of the Engineering Department at our Flagship site Bardon Hill Quarry and a member of the shift teams you'll be expected to contribute to the preparation and development of safe working methods for repair procedures and respond to plant breakdowns – ensuring it is returned to production in a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution. Other elements to the role include: Be a role model and commit fully to delivering safety excellence Understand fully Company safety procedures and contribute to the site IMS proactively Competently undertake mechanical work of all kinds to the highest personal and professional standards as required Ensure that any persons under personal control are competent and authorised by site management for work at the site Contribute to the maintenance of all technical literature, diagrams, equipment schedules and other information Competently carry out inspections and tests of mechanical equipment and installations Immediately notify in the approved manner all defects and reinforce those which could result in either a serious risk of personal injury, fire or a breach of statutory requirements Act as an Isolation Controller Operate assets periodically to confirm performance Deal with all daily issues professionally and liaise with line management on a regular basis Deliver optimum plant and asset condition and availability Optimise utilisation of resources of all types Commit to excellent standards of workplace organisation and foster continuous improvement cultures What will you bring? Ability to work as part of a multi-shift operation as required Committed to excellence in safety and operational performance Driven and enthusiastic individual Able to work effectively alone as well as contribute in the team environment Good communication and team working skills Experienced in industrial electrical maintenance Experienced fitter ideally Mechanically biased who is also skilled in welding, cutting and fabricating techniques (Tech qualification, NVQ3 or equivalent would be advantageous) Ability to plan and implement maintenance schedules and good working knowledge of engineering drawings Ability to work to deadlines​ What’s on offer? Competitive Salary, bonus and benefits recognizing the contribution you bring Opportunities for Career Progression both at home and abroad An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business 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. Why join Aggregate Industries? To be at the heart of construction, we see our people at the forefront of the construction industry, transforming it into a more sustainable future. We employ highly talented, experienced and motivated people from diverse backgrounds. We have industry-leading capability in innovation, enabling us to anticipate and meet the changing needs of our customers. We are committed to developing strong and positive relationships with the communities we live and work in. LafargeHolcim has a global footprint with leadership positions in the vast majority of its markets and a diversified portfolio with a good balance between mature and developing markets positioned in highly populated areas. About Aggregate Industries We’re at the front line of the construction and infrastructure industries, producing and supplying an array of construction materials. With over 270 sites and more than 3,900 dedicated employees, we’re home to everything from aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. On top of that, we produce, import and supply construction materials, export aggregates and offer national road surfacing and contracting services. We’re also a proud member of LafargeHolcim, which is the leading global building materials and solutions company with around 90,000 employees in over 80 countries. It holds leading positions in all regions with a balanced portfolio of developing and mature markets.