Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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, we've 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 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. That's 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 we're 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

You will be responsible for maintaining electrical systems and safety-related control systems across the entire site, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and Holcim standards. This position offers hands-on technical exposure to modern automated systems and PLC-controlled equipment, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and support ongoing site improvements. Working on a 4 on 4 off days only rotation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Undertaking electrical work in accordance with UK legislation and company safe working procedures
• Performing fault finding on automated plant and electrically driven machinery
• Maintaining and modifying PLC-controlled equipment to meet production requirements
• Conducting root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Supporting process improvements and energy reduction initiatives
• Maintaining electrical diagrams, circuit schedules and technical documentation
• Ensuring safety-related control systems for machinery are maintained and compliant
• Delivering timely completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Supporting mentoring and development of apprentices
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational reliability

What You'll Bring

• Time-served electrical engineering apprenticeship
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382)
• Strong understanding of functional safety and machinery safety-related control systems
• Experience with motor control systems, VFD/DC drives and cable sizing
• Knowledge of weighing systems (e.g., load cells)
• Ability to read and maintain technical drawings and control panel designs
• IT literacy and ability to maintain digital records
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable qualifications and knowledge may include:

• Electrical AM2 Practical Assessment
• Inspection and Testing (City & Guilds 2391)
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Working knowledge of PUWER
• Engineering Technician (TechEng) status
• IET membership
• Training in risk assessment, working at height, manual handling and incident investigation

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.

Team Engineering Role South West Locations Torr Works, Hardrock Quarry