Job Introduction
Lubrication Technician / Mechanical Craftsperson
Tunstead Stone, Tunstead Quarry, 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?Do you thrive in heavy industry where your skills directly impact performance, uptime and safety?
We’re looking 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!
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be at the heart of plant reliability - monitoring, analysing and improving the condition of critical equipment across the site.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Driving proactive maintenance through condition monitoring and lubrication excellence
2. Inspecting plant and recording defects in CMMS systems (e.g. SAP)
3. Analysing trends to predict failures before they occur
4. Developing and refining preventative maintenance strategies, FMEAs and condition monitoring techniques
5. Raising and managing work orders to ensure timely intervention
6. Supporting RCA investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
7. Carrying out minor repairs within your competence
8. Working closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure clear communication of plant condition
9. Contributing to budget planning through accurate condition reporting
10. 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.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll bring strong mechanical experience from a heavy industrial environment such as quarrying, mining, cement, manufacturing or similar.
You’ll also have:
11. Proven expertise in industrial lubrication systems
12. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
13. Experience with preventative maintenance and condition monitoring
14. Ability to collect, interpret and act on data
15. Knowledge of COSHH, HSE standards and safe working practices
16. Experience using CMMS systems (ideally SAP)
17. Excellent organisation and report writing skills
18. A proactive, ownership-driven mindset
19. The confidence to work independently and influence others
20. Mechanical apprenticeship(advantageous)
21. ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering(preferred)
22. NEBOSH / IOSH (preferred)
Why This Role Matters
This isn’t just maintenance - it’s about preventing downtime, improving reliability and protecting critical assets. Your work will directly influence plant performance, safety and operational efficiency.
Location
Based at Tarmac Tunstead Quarry, Buxton this role is easily accessible from Derby, Macclesfield, Stockport, Glossop, Chesterfield, Leek, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding 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:
23. Bonus scheme
24. Enhanced holiday entitlement
25. Contributory pension scheme
26. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
27. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
28. 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
29. Training and development opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
We’re 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, we’re here to support you.
Ready to build your future?
Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!
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