Electrical Craftsperson

Tarmac; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discount portal

Employee assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac is seeking an Electrical Craftsperson for the Dunbar Cement Plant, near Edinburgh, operating on a 4-on/4-off shift pattern. You will be part of a 24/7 maintenance team responsible for electrical and process control systems across a large cement manufacturing site.

The role requires fault finding, safe electrical isolation practices, and experience with PLCs, DCS/SCADA, and HV/LV equipment. Expect a dynamic, inclusive workplace with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance in heavy industry.
• Ability to work day and night shift.
• Understanding of electrical isolations and permit systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical and process control equipment across plant.
• Respond to breakdowns, fault finding, and repair in a safe, timely manner.
• Work with instrumentation, PLCs, DCS/SCADA, LV/HV motors, switchgear, MCCs.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• Support shutdown activities and major maintenance works.
• Operate in outdoor, dusty industrial environments.

Skills

Safety compliance

Fault finding

Team collaboration

Shift work

Tools

PLCs & DCS/SCADA

MV/LV motors

Electrical switchgear

Job description

Electrical Craftsperson (Shifts: 4 on / 4 off)

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

• 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.
• Responding to electrical breakdowns and carrying out fault finding, diagnostics and repairs on plant equipment in a safe and timely manner.
• 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.
• Carrying out systematic electrical fault finding across power, control and process systems within a live production environment.
• Performing planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections during shift periods.
• Assisting operations teams in identifying and resolving plant reliability and process issues.
• Supporting shutdown activities and major maintenance works across the site.
• 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:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• 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
• 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.

Tarmac Trading Limited

Attached documents

Job Reference tarmac/TP/188377/7835