Job Introduction
Are you an experienced Maintenance Electrician from a Readymix, Quarrying, Plant Production or Heavy Engineering environment looking for your next permanent role? Then read on as we may just have the role for you……
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 mobile Maintenance Electrician to join our fantastic team located from our Tarmac Alrewas site. Whilst you will have a dedicated ‘home’ location, the role is a mobile position so you will support the maintenance operations across several of our Readymix ‘RMX’ production facilities in the Midlands region. As well as Alrewas this role is easily accessible from Derby, Burton-upon-Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield, Burntwood, Cannock, Hednesford, Rugeley, Stafford, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Telford, Birmingham, Nottingham and 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.
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor the Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for undertaking plant maintenance, repairs and improvements to ensure maximum reliability of all plant associated areas and to assist both maintenance and operational team members in all aspects of plant operation. Prior knowledge of working on Cement / Readymix plants would prove highly advantageous.
Your responsibilities as the Maintenance Electrician will include:
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
5. The role is a Monday to Friday DAYS role with overtime available and on call requirements to meet with the site production needs
This role comes with a company van so you must hold a full UK driving license with no more than 6 penalty points to be considered for the role
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the role of Maintenance Electrician will possess working knowledge of relevant electrical and control engineering maintenance principles and practices, and experience of working in a relevant heavy engineering industry. You will also have experience of TPM methodology and Continuous Improvement
The role of Maintenance Electrician is a varied, complex and rewarding position that requires:
6. 18th Edition - BS I.E.E Regulations and Legislation
7. Level 3 Apprentice training or ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering
8. Working knowledge and experience of Industrial Low Voltage power distribution systems
9. Good working understanding of PLC’s and the use of the associated tools and techniques for the interrogation of the software
10. Proven working knowledge of AC Drives and Motors
11. Proven Predictive Maintenance experience
12. Working knowledge of Computer Maintenance Management Systems
13. Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis tools/techniques
14. Ability to design simple electrical systems and draw schematic diagrams then transfer the information into practical use
15. Working knowledge performing electrical statutory tests and inspections and understanding of safe use of electrical test and measuring instruments (qualification in inspection and testing preferred)
16. Good understanding of mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics as well as National and International codes and symbols used on drawings and specifications
17. Ability to learn Health and Safety rules applicable to each department regarding their own and other operators’ safety
Why Tarmac
In addition to the role of Maintenance Electrician we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
18. Bonus scheme
19. Enhanced holiday entitlement
20. Contributory pension scheme
21. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
22. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
23. 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
24. Training and development opportunities