Breedon Group plc
Looking for the next step in your career? Or maybe you’re ready for a new challenge where no two days are the same?
If you love being out and about, managing your own workload, getting stuck in, and still enjoying the support and stability of a UK-wide business, then this could be the role for you.
Our quarry teams take huge pride in what they do and in the high-quality products we produce. As we continue to grow our product range and expand our footprint, we’re looking for people who want to grow with us — and be part of that journey.
This role is commuteable from:
Shrewsbury
Wolverhampton
Oldbury
Birmingham
Telford
Cannock
Newport
Bloxwich
Stafford
Key Responsibilities
We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our maintenance team at Leaton Quarry.
In this hands-on role, you will:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance on quarry plant and equipment.
- Carry out reactive maintenance to keep production running smoothly.
- Maintain and repair heavy machinery including mixers, dryers, crushers, conveyors, and screening equipment.
- Support site improvement and maintenance projects alongside the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Carry out welding, fabrication, and general fitting work as required
- Work closely with site teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.
You’ll be a great fit if you’re practical, safety-conscious, enjoy problem-solving, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty in a busy quarry environment.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Proven experience as a fitter, plant engineer, or in a similar mechanical role (quarry, recycling or other heavy industry preferred)
- Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and fault finding
- Welding and fabrication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence
Job Benefits
- A tailored, competitive salary, with paid overtime opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
- Holiday Purchase Scheme for added flexibility
- Life Assurance Scheme
- 1 paid volunteering day per year to support a charity of your choice
- Make a Material Difference Awards, recognising great work
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 health and wellbeing support
- Enhanced parental leave policy
- Option to join our ShareSave scheme
- Access to an employee benefits platform with discounts at high-street shops and popular brands
- Broad learning opportunities, training, and clear career progression pathways
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