About Holcim
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 This is an excellent opportunity to join Holcim at our High Roads Factory in Carnforth as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving a wide range of fixed plant, automated block-making equipment, and site infrastructure, supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality production. Working on a Monday to Friday shift rotation, Monday to Thursday 7-4 and Friday 7-2.
Working closely with production teams and regional engineering support, this role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to continuous improvement within a safety-led, high-performing environment.
What youll be doing Maintaining and fault-finding on automated block-making plant, fixed equipment, and site infrastructure
Carrying out electrical and mechanical planned preventative maintenance and responding effectively to breakdowns
Working collaboratively with production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent output
Supporting continuous improvement by understanding plant operation and identifying opportunities to improve reliability and quality
Ensuring critical spares are available on site to minimise downtime
Maintaining ESMS documentation and operating in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
Completing risk assessments, permits to work, and supervising contractors where required
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, ensuring work areas are clean, safe, and hazard-free
Updating site technical diagrams and ensuring electrical routines and inspections are completed consistently
Planning and delivering PPM tasks to support production targets
Reacting promptly to plant issues, liaising with production, maintenance, and OEM support as required
Identifying obsolete or out-of-specification equipment and planning upgrades or replacements
What youll bring You will be a qualified, time-served electrician or electrical maintenance engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, safety-focused mindset. Youll be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to breakdowns and operational challenges.
You will demonstrate strong communication skills, good organisational ability, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Electrical experience is essential, with mechanical knowledge an advantage. Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments is beneficial, and additional certifications such as IPAF or IOSH would be advantageous but not essential.
Strong commitment to a zero-harm culture
Operate in line with company Health & Safety policies and Dont Walk On By principles
Ensure all work complies with site, legislative, and quality standards
Overtime available and paid at enhanced rates, including call-out payments
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.
TPBN1_UKTJ