At Tarmac,
‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 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 an Electrical Craftsperson at our Dunbar Cement Plant, which is located close to Edinburgh. The site is easily accessible from Edinburgh, Berwick upon Tweed, North Berwick, Bonnyrigg, Haddington and surrounding areas.
Here at Tarmac, we are 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
Within the role of shift Electrical Craftsperson you will act as a key member of the 24/7 Maintenance team, focusing on electrical and process control equipment across the plant within a large-scale continuous process cement manufacturing environment.
The role will support critical production equipment across quarry, kiln, milling, packing and utilities areas, ensuring safe and reliable operation of the plant during day and night shift operations.
You will play a key role in responding to plant breakdowns, fault finding, restoring equipment to service safely and supporting operational reliability across the site.
Responsibilities of the role include:
1. Prioritising safety at all times, demonstrating a strong understanding of health, safety and environmental standards, electrical isolations, permit systems and safe working practices within a heavy industrial environment.
2. Responding to electrical breakdowns and carrying out fault finding, diagnostics and repairs on plant equipment in a safe and timely manner.
3. Applying existing knowledge or quickly developing expertise in a wide range of equipment, including instrumentation, PLCs, DCS/SCADA systems, LV & HV motors, switchgear, motor control centres, control gear, AC & DC systems, variable speed drives, industrial communications systems and specialised control panels.
4. Carrying out systematic electrical fault finding across power, control and process systems within a live production environment.
5. Performing planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections during shift periods.
6. Assisting operations teams in identifying and resolving plant reliability and process issues.
7. Supporting shutdown activities and major maintenance works across the site.
8. Working across a large industrial site including outdoor plant areas, substations, elevated structures and dusty process environments.
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:
9. Bonus scheme
10. Enhanced holiday entitlement
11. Contributory pension scheme
12. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
13. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
14. 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
15. 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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