About Holcim
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We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity
Looking for a hands-on engineering role where youll work with serious kit in a truly iconic location?
Join us as a Preventative Maintenance Technician at our flagship Bardon Hill Super Quarry one of only three super quarries in the UK and a vital player in our national operations. Youll be part of a tight-knit 24/7 maintenance team that keeps this high-output site running safely, reliably, and efficiently.
This role is about more than just fixing breakdowns. Youll focus on forward-thinking, preventative maintenancedelivering improvements, spotting issues before they occur, and keeping downtime to a minimum. All while supporting one of the most advanced and strategically important quarries in the country.
Key Responsibilities Carry out all aspects of mechanical maintenance, inspection, and testing across fixed and mobile plant equipment.
Focus on planned preventative maintenance to improve reliability, reduce breakdowns, and extend equipment life.
Use root cause analysis to propose cost-effective, right-first-time solutions that benefit safety and site performance.
Support workplace organisation and continuous improvement we want a well-maintained site inside and out.
Help develop and implement safe systems of work, including risk assessments and permits .
Contribute to the sites Integrated Management System (IMS), keeping technical literature and records up to date.
Take part in structural assessments and installation works, acting as an Isolation Controller when required.
Be ready to react when the unexpected happensunplanned events do occur, and your expertise will help get us back on track quickly and safely.
Who You Are A time-served mechanical engineer with relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
Experienced in industrial plant maintenance ideally within a quarrying, mining, or heavy industry environment.
Physically fit and ready to get hands-on in a demanding site environment.
Confident working independently or as part of a collaborative team.
Committed to safe working practices and contributing to a zero-harm culture.
Capable of using IT systems for maintenance records and comfortable following structured procedures.
Why Bardon Hill? Its not just any quarry Bardon Hill is one of the largest in the UK, with cutting-edge technology and a national reputation.
Youll work on a Monday to Friday shift giving you great work-life balance while still being part of a 24/7 operation.
Get involved in continuous improvement at a site thats always evolving to deliver more sustainably and efficiently.
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.
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