Electrical Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Oban; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team at one of Europe's largest granite quarries. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical systems, ensuring smooth operations in a 24/7 environment. With a strong focus on safety and teamwork, you will play a crucial role in addressing electrical faults and conducting regular maintenance. The company values its employees and offers numerous benefits, including competitive salary, enhanced family support, and opportunities for career progression, making it an exciting opportunity for motivated professionals looking to make a difference in sustainable construction.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program

Qualifications

• Experience with 3-phase 415V systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance to ensure continuous production.
• Respond quickly to plant breakdowns and ensure prompt resolution.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Safety Practices

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance

City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Job description

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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

1. Prepare and complete all safety documentation related to departmental tasks.
2. Conduct planned and reactive maintenance to ensure continuous production.
3. Respond quickly to plant breakdowns, ensuring prompt resolution and effective follow-up repairs.
4. Maintain a clean, tidy, and hazard-free working environment.
5. Carry out cleaning, checking, testing, and repairing electrical equipment, including:
6. Drive motors, control panels, substations, and programmable control systems.
7. Motor contactors, relays, overload switches, and emergency stopping mechanisms.
8. Participate in HV switching operations (training provided) and manage permits for high-voltage equipment.
9. Perform Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and maintain cable installations.
10. 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.

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

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.

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.