Regional Mechanical Plant Engineer

Regional Mechanical Plant Engineer

Application Deadline: 27 November 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: West Deeping Quarry, Peterborough

Description

About Breedon Group:
Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

 

Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a Plant Fitter to join the team. The role of the Fitter will be to support the existing team in maintaining and repairing Concrete plants and several wash plants around Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and associated plant equipment. So, if you’re not someone who likes to sit back the more proactive you are the more you will get in return. From planned PPM’s to being involved in Planned Maintenance for the sites not one day will be the same.

The workshop is based at West Deeping, Peterborough, you would be expected to travel within Lincolnshire and surrounding local counties to our sites so the candidate must be comfertable with travel to here when required.

This role is commutable from:
Nottingham
Peterborough
Grantham
Lincoln
Newark-on-trent
Leicester

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and co-ordinate the repair and maintenance of all fixed plant and machinery i.e. carrying out any repairs/maintenance for concrete plant, Quarry processing Plants, conveyor systems and some hydraulic equipment.
• Provide supervision of others and third party’s assisting in the works being carried out. 
• Assist the area management team in the programming of scheduled maintenance and repair aligned to production requirements and managed the site defect logs.
• Eliminate preventable plant breakdowns.
• Ensure cost effective and timely ordering and supply of spares and critical equipment.
• Undertake risk assessment and associated paperwork, where required, of the relevant activities to ensure a suitable and effective safe system of work.
• Liaise daily with management and plant operations team to ascertain any repair and maintenance requirement that arise or need specific prioritisation.
• Provide flexibility to undertake emergency repairs where and when these arise.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Completed a recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship (desirable)
• Essential experience working on heavy plant, fixed and/or mobile
• You must have previous experience as a mechanical fitter in a similar role 
• Be able to Weld Arc or Mig

You will be involved with customers and colleagues at every level in the business and therefore you should be able to work confidently and courteously within the team and on your own initiative. On occasion weekend and night working will be required.

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.

Job Benefits

• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Van for business use
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top 
• Share Saver Scheme participation
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support 
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways

Diversity Statement:
At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Join Us:
If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.

 

Application Process:
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.