Job Introduction
Electrical Engineer – Alfreton Block Plant, Derbyshire
Join our brilliant team at Tarmac’s Alfreton Block Plant, where we produce sustainable, energy-efficient aerated blocks used in homes and workplaces across the UK.
Why Tarmac?
We value who you are. If you're proud of your work, thrive in collaboration, and aim to make things better, you’ll fit right in. We’re building a diverse, inclusive culture where everyone belongs.
What You’ll Do
As Electrical Engineer reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll drive maintenance excellence and system reliability across the plant.
You’ll work closely with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot, improve, and future-proof our electrical systems.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading 1-year and 3–5-year asset improvement plans
2. Implementing Written Schemes of Examination and Risk-Based Assessments
3. Advising on repairs and inspection intervals to meet legal and business standards
4. Supporting plant upgrades, modifications, and CAPEX projects
5. Diagnosing faults using data, modelling, and system analysis
6. Promoting best practices in maintenance and change management
7. Training and mentoring engineers, fitters, and apprentices
8. Driving Health & Safety compliance and zero-harm culture
9. Reviewing plant performance and leading root cause analysis
10. Improving preventive maintenance plans with the Engineering Planner
What You’ll Bring
11. Experience with Siemens S5/S7, Allen Bradley, & Mitsubishi PLCS's
12. Strong knowledge of electrical systems, maintenance strategies, and project delivery
13. HNC/D in Electrical Engineering / Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
14. 18th Edition certification (essential)
15. Familiarity with CMMS, databases, and project software
16. Demonstrable ability to design, program and deliver working industrial control systems
In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
17. Bonus scheme
18. Enhanced holiday entitlement
19. Contributory pension scheme
20. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
21. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
22. 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
23. Training and development opportunities