Overview
Recruitment Lead Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is a leading supplier of lower carbon heavy building materials to the construction industry. Heidelberg Materials UK is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future, enabling new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
Working at one of the largest quarries in the U.K, the shift Maintenance Electrician is responsible for ensuring that electrical systems and equipment are functioning properly. This role involves inspecting, maintaining and repairing electrical components to prevent downtime and ensure a safe, reliable plant. It may also include installing new electrical systems and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
Responsibilities
* Start-up & shut-down routines and maximising throughput within the capacity of the plant.
* Maintenance and repair of fixed plant within the scope of your competence and to keep accurate records per management requirements, undertaking maintenance works to static plant and site assets as required by the manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials.
* Carry out planned maintenance and inspection duties and keep accurate records per management requirements following the site regime; undertake maintenance works to static plant as required by the manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials.
* Carry out and support with the installation of electrical assets and systems.
* Operate, inspect and maintain processing equipment to produce materials in accordance with site productivity targets and maintenance-specific and role-based productivity KPIs.
* Carry out cleaning and housekeeping, and any other 5s-related duties as required by management and per the site regime.
* Operate machines, tools & equipment safely and in accordance with regulations and manufacturers\' guidance.
* Undertake duties at other Heidelberg Materials sites in the area within reasonable travelling distance where transport or travelling allowance may be provided if the distance exceeds the normal home journey.
* Train and supervise Apprentice Maintenance Technicians.
Key accountabilities
* Maintain and repair static plant in a safe and efficient manner.
* Maintain static plant in good order physically, cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and lubricating in accordance with manufacturers’ and Hanson recommendations.
* Complete maintenance activities using site CMMS to record work time and equipment conditions.
* Keep up-to-date records of maintenance activities.
* Fulfil responsibilities of use of Maintenance Software.
* Report problems or defects of the static plant to your line manager, supervisor or chargehand.
* Complete and adhere to risk assessments that cover health, safety and environmental risks.
* Complete near-hit reports as required by Site Management.
* Operate plant & machinery in an energy-efficient manner.
* Demonstrate good timekeeping.
* Comply with Company IMS procedures.
* Liaise with supervisors on technical and safety issues.
* Assist in the implementation and commissioning of capital investment projects.
LV/HV Installations
* Implement the site electrical maintenance strategy by carrying out PPM checks, documenting findings and updating the company CMMS.
* Support the development, optimization and expansion of the site CMMS.
* Work with HV & LV distribution systems, such as switchgear, panelboards, MCCs and DBs.
* Maintain and repair LV & RLV general power and lighting.
* Maintain & troubleshoot LV & HV electrical motors & starters (DOL, Y/D, Soft-starts, VSD/VFD).
* Basic understanding of motor alignment, vibration and temperature, and its relevance to roller and sleeve bearing systems for condition-based maintenance strategies.
Instrumentation Systems
* Working knowledge of process instrumentation and calibration of load cells, strain gauges, radar & ultrasonic level devices, gas analysers.
* Working knowledge of process instrumentation and calibration of pressure, temperature, flow (Delta T, Delta P).
* PID controllers.
Control and Safety Systems
* Work with safety-critical control systems and associated interlocks (electrical [Pilz] and mechanical [Castel/Fortress]).
* Basic skills and understanding of PLC industrial automation, digital and analogue inputs/outputs, industrial ethernet, bus systems, SCADA, and PLC platforms (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modicon).
* Where applicable, understand programming, ladder logic, structured text, parameters and scaling related to PLC systems to aid troubleshooting and fault finding.
Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
Work Life Balance: 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Women in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Industries: Wholesale Building Materials and Civil Engineering
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