Electrical Team Leader

Holcim UK; Downside; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

25 days holiday

Remote GP service

Family benefits

Mentor program

Career progression

Affinity groups

Staff discounts

Health & Safety focus

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Team Leader to guide a maintenance team on our UK site. The role requires a hands-on industrial electrician background and a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, including Quarry Regulations 1999.

You will manage daily tasks, coordinate with production, and mentor apprentices to ensure reliable plant operations. As a leader on site, you will oversee breakdown responses, contractor onboarding, and administrative duties

Qualifications

• Experience as an industrial electrician.
• Strong knowledge of Quarry Regulations 1999 and health and safety guidelines.
• Proven leadership and team development abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments on production sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating the shift, organising the maintenance team and daily tasks with production.
• Monitoring electrical systems, equipment and stores, and responding to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Leading safety and compliance activities including RAMS/SSOW and inspections.
• Recruiting, training and developing staff and apprentices.
• Inducting and managing onsite contractors for safe, competent delivery.
• Maintaining records and handling administrative duties via IMS.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Job description

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

Are you a skilled electrical professional ready to step into a pivotal leadership role with a global industry leader? Holcim is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Team Leader to guide our team to success. In this dynamic onsite position, you will be at the heart of our operations, taking on a critical statutory presence on site as the appointed 8.1.d under the Quarry Regulations 1999. This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your technical expertise while mentoring a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of safety, and keeping our production plant moving forward smoothly. As the Electrical Maintenance Team Leader at Holcim, your core responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and Coordinating: Leading your shift, organising the maintenance team, and coordinating daily tasks to align seamlessly with production activities.
• Technical Oversight & Breakdown Response: Monitoring electrical systems, equipment, and stores, while reacting promptly and efficiently to site breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Safety & Compliance leadership: Conducting risk assessments, health and safety tours, RAMS/SSOW production, and Regulation 12 inspections to uphold a safety-first culture.
• Team Development: Recruiting, training, and managing staff, supporting and developing apprentices, and fostering an inclusive, highly motivated team environment.
• Contractor & Project Management: Inducting and managing onsite contractors to ensure all outsourced tasks are executed competently and safely.
• Administrative Management: Maintaining robust operational records, completing administrative duties via Key 2, and utilising Internal Management Systems (IMS).

Who you are

To be successful in this rewarding leadership role, you bring a robust blend of technical competence and people-focused leadership skills. You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses the following attributes:

• Your Technical Expertise: You possess solid experience as an industrial electrician and have a practical understanding of crushing and processing operations.
• Your Regulatory Knowledge: You have a strong working knowledge of the Quarry Regulations 1999, statutory health and safety guidelines, and relevant employment legislation.
• Your Leadership Style: You are an organised planner who is self-motivated, proactive, and excels at coordinating, motivating, and supporting a diverse team.
• Your Communication & Collaboration Skills: You possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to build strong working relationships across multiple departments and with site management.
• Your Problem-Solving Mindset: You are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and pragmatic, with the capability to plan and prioritise work effectively under pressure.
• Your Professional Attributes: You have strong business and report writing skills, solid IT literacy, and a proven track record of working successfully within a high-functioning team.

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.