Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Winscombe)

Holcim UK; Winscombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in the UK is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and optimize their automated block-making plant. The role involves electrical breakdown maintenance, compliance with safety standards, and supporting production efficiency. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified with problem-solving abilities and strong teamwork skills. This position offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and career growth within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van

25 days holiday plus local bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served, fully qualified electrical maintenance engineer.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically fit for hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical breakdown and planned preventative maintenance.
• Support safe, efficient production operations.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Qualified electrical maintenance engineer

Tools

ISO 9001 and 14001 standards knowledge

Technical documentation management

Job description

Location

BS27 3DQ, Winscombe, Somerset, South West, UK

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
• Company Van
• 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase)
• Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Support for personal life and family well‑being
• "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
• Affinity groups with similar backgrounds and interests
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
• Focus on Health & Safety

Opportunity

Are you a hands‑on, problem‑solving Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a role where every day brings variety and challenge? At Callow Concrete Block Plant, with support to our Torr blockworks, we're on the lookout for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer to keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. This is your chance to work on automated block‑making plant and equipment, supporting both day‑to‑day operations and longer‑term improvements. From tackling electrical breakdowns and planned maintenance to ensuring compliance with industry standards, you'll be at the heart of production, keeping things moving and helping us continuously improve.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Unique Site Experience: Work across Callow and Torr blockworks, supporting a wide variety of fixed and mobile equipment.
• Big Impact: From problem‑solving breakdowns to optimising plant performance, your work keeps production flowing.
• Strong Support Network: Collaborate with production teams, maintenance, and regional engineers.
• Development & Growth: Opportunities to build on your electrical expertise, with additional training and progression.
• Reward for Effort: Competitive pay, overtime at enhanced rates (time and a half MondaySaturday, double time Sundays), plus a call‑out allowance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out electrical breakdown and planned preventative maintenance across the site.
• Supporting safe, efficient production of high‑quality products by working closely with operations teams.
• Ensuring electrical systems and equipment are fully operational and compliant with ISO 9001 and 14001 standards.
• Keeping critical spares ready and managing technical diagrams and documentation.
• Playing a key role in safety: risk assessments, permits to work, contractor supervision, and ESMS checks.
• Planning for upgrades or replacements of obsolete or out‑of‑spec parts.

What You’ll Bring

• Time‑served, fully qualified electrical maintenance engineer.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organised, motivated, and able to problem‑solve under pressure.
• Commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Physically fit and capable of delivering hands‑on electrical and engineering work.
• Desirable extras: IPAF Licence, IOSH, and knowledge of mechanical systems (but if you don't have them yet, we can help you get there).

Equal Opportunity

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 identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.