Lubrication Technician / Mechanical Craftsperson
TunsteadStone, TunsteadQuarry, Buxton, Derbyshire
Keep Heavy Plant Moving. Prevent Failure Before It Happens.
Are you a hands-on mechanical expert with a passion for reliability and precision?
All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.
Do you thrive in heavy industry where your skills directlyimpactperformance,uptimeand safety?
Werelooking for a Lubrication Technician / Mechanical Crafts person who can spot issues before they become failures, drive improvements, and play a critical role in keeping a large-scale quarry operation running at its best.
Do you understand lubrication as a reliability discipline, not just a task? Can you diagnose, analyse and act on plant condition data? Are you comfortable working both on the tools and with systems/reporting? Would you like the chance to make a visible impact on plant performance? If so, this role could be for you!
WhatYoullBe Doing
Youllbe at the heart of plant reliability-monitoring,analysingand improving the condition of critical equipment across the site.
Key responsibilities include:
* Driving proactive maintenance through condition monitoring and lubrication excellence
* Inspecting plant and recording defects in CMMS systems (e.g. SAP)
* Analysing trends to predict failures before they occur
* Developing and refining preventative maintenance strategies, FMEAs and condition monitoring techniques
* Raising and managing work orders to ensure timely intervention
* Supporting RCA investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
* Carrying out minor repairs within your competence
* Working closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure clear communication of plant condition
* Contributing to budget planning through accurate condition reporting
* Helping introduce new technologies and best practice in lubrication
This is a hybrid hands-on and analytical role, combining site inspections with office based planning and reporting.
WhatWereLooking For
Youllbring strong mechanical experience from a heavy industrial environment such as quarrying, mining, cement, manufacturing or similar.
Youllalso have:
* Proven expertise in industrial lubrication systems
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Experience with preventative maintenance and condition monitoring
* Ability to collect, interpret and act on data
* Knowledge of COSHH, HSE standards and safe working practices
* Experience using CMMS systems (ideally SAP)
* Excellent organisation and report writing skills
* A proactive, ownership-driven mindset
* The confidence to work independently and influence others
* Mechanical apprenticeship(advantageous)
* ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering(preferred)
* NEBOSH / IOSH (preferred)
Why This Role Matters
Thisisntjust maintenance-itsaboutpreventing downtime, improvingreliabilityand protecting critical assets.Your work will directly influence plant performance,safetyand operational efficiency.
Location
Based atTarmacTunstead Quarry, Buxtonthis role is easily accessiblefromDerby, Macclesfield, Stockport, Glossop, Chesterfield, Leek, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Sheffield,Stoke-on-Trentandthesurrounding areas.
Why Tarmac
We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.
Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
* Bonus scheme
* Enhanced holiday entitlement
* Contributory pension scheme
* Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
* Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
* Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
* Training and development opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces-friendly employer.If youre coming from a military background, well support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
Were proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, were here to support you.
Ready to build your future?
Click Apply to get started. xsngvjr Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so dont wait too long!
#Tarmac #TarmacCareers#asphalt #aggregates #asphalt #plantjobs #asphaltjobs #Maintenance #Engineering #Continuousimprovement #Lubrication #LubricationTechnician #Technician #MechanicalTechnician #mechanicalplantfitter #fitter #fitterjobs #mechanicalfitter #plantfitter #asphaltfitter #asphaltjobs #plantoperations #plantjobs #aggregatejobs #Derby #Macclesfield #Stockport #Chesterfield #Ashbourne #Sheffield #LI-RE1
Tarmac Trading Limited