Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oban; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in sustainable construction as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at one of Europe's largest granite quarries. This role involves maintaining electrical systems and ensuring smooth operations in a dynamic work environment. You'll be part of a respected team focused on safety and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, plus bonus

25 days holiday + local bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

24/7 remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance, especially with 3-phase 415V systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical and control systems.
• Familiar with safe working practices such as LOTOTO and Confined Space.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete all safety documentation related to tasks.
• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance to ensure production.
• Respond quickly to plant breakdowns and carry out repairs.

Skills

Fault-finding

Repairs

Teamwork

Organisational Skills

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance

City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2

Job description

Job Description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and planet.

From our foundations in 1858 we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

But as our industry enables growth, it must also change. Tackling the very real carbon and climate challenges demands real action. That’s why our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality.

With 4,000 colleagues across 200+ sites, we’re passionate about helping Britain grow and thrive — doing the right thing, doing it together and making a difference. Working hand in hand with our customers and communities to deliver value from foundation to rooftop and build a more sustainable future for all of us.

The Opportunity

Join Holcim as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Glensanda Quarry, one of the largest granite quarries in Europe, recently Glensanda exported its 200 millionth Tonne of Granite. You'll play a key role in maintaining and repairing electrical systems, ensuring smooth operations across our flagship site. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated electrician to contribute to a 24/7 operation in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete all safety documentation related to departmental tasks.
• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance to ensure continuous production.
• Respond quickly to plant breakdowns, ensuring prompt resolution and effective follow-up repairs.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and hazard-free working environment.
• Carry out cleaning, checking, testing, and repairing electrical equipment, including:
• Drive motors, control panels, substations, and programmable control systems.
• Motor contactors, relays, overload switches, and emergency stopping mechanisms.
• Participate in HV switching operations (training provided) and manage permits for high-voltage equipment.
• Perform Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and maintain cable installations.
• Use the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to log work, order parts, and track progress.

Who You Are

You’re a dedicated Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a strong technical background and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance, including fault-finding and repairs on various plant equipment. Experience working with 3-phase 415V systems is highly desirable.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance, City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent). Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations is essential.
• Strong understanding of electrical and control systems, with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiar with safe working practices, including LOTOTO, Work at Height, and Confined Space procedures.
• Highly motivated, organised, and proactive with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• This role requires flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and nights.

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. 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. This initiative pairs women with mentors, creating a powerful support network that promotes career growth and personal development.

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 (via our parent company Holcim)

️ 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

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 , , , or expression, , , or .