Job Introduction
Are you an experienced and dynamic Maintenance Electrician looking for your forever role?
Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join our friendly maintenance team at our Mountsorrel Quarry, in Quorn, near to Loughborough in Leicestershire. This role is commutable from Quorn, Loughborough, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Shepshed, Syston, Glenfield, Ibstock, Sileby, Kegworth, Nottingham, Derby, Grantham, Matlock, Tunstead, Derby, Dene, Ashbourne, Oakham, Bardon Hill and the surrounding areas.
We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Role Responsibility
Reporting to the Electrical lead, as our Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for undertaking plant maintenance, repairs and improvements to ensure maximum reliability of all plant associated areas and to assist team members in all aspects of plant operation.
Your responsibilities in this role will include (not exhaustive):
1. Respond to plant breakdowns, when necessary and be responsible for the correct and efficient repair of equipment keeping downtime to a minimum with timely and safe adherence to the maintenance plan whilst complying to all relevant statutory legislation and the internal company Safety, Health and Environmental standards
2. Continue to improve plant performance whilst maintaining safety, maintenance and asset reliability
3. Contribute to the in-house development of the Computer Maintenance Management System
4. In support of the maintenance and operations functions, you will utilise documents, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated guidelines for the safe and efficient maintenance of equipment within the Electrical Engineering department as appropriate
The role is a Monday to Friday shift role on a set shift pattern with overtime available to meet with the site production needs
The Ideal Candidate
The role of Maintenance Electrician is a varied, complex and rewarding position that requires:
5. ESSENTIAL – Level 3 Apprentice trained Electrician and – ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering
6. 18th Edition - BS I.E.E Regulations and Legislation
7. Have experience of TPM methodology and Continuous Improvement
8. Working knowledge of relevant electrical and control engineering maintenance principles and practices, and experience of working in a relevant heavy engineering industry
9. Working knowledge and experience of Industrial Low Voltage power distribution systems
10. A good working understanding of PLC’s and the use of the associated tools and techniques for the interrogation of the software
11. Knowledge and understanding the operation of AC Drives and Motors
12. Knowledgeable in the area of Predictive Maintenance
13. Experience in working with a Computer Maintenance Management System
14. Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode & Effect Analysis tools/techniques
15. Understands database systems as relevant to planned maintenance and logging of shift activities
16. Able to design simple electrical systems and draw schematic diagrams then transfer the information into practical use
17. Know how to perform electrical statutory tests and inspections and understand safe use of electrical test and measuring instruments
18. An understanding of mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics and understand National and International codes and symbols used on drawings and specifications
19. Ability to learn Health and Safety rules applicable to each department regarding their own and other operators’ safety
Why Us
Along with the role of Maintenance Electrician we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:
20. Bonus scheme
21. Enhanced holiday entitlement
22. Contributory pension scheme
23. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
24. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
25. 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
26. Training and development opportunities