Electrical Team Leader

Holcim Ltd; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

25 days holiday

Competitive salary

Job summary

Holcim on-site is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Team Leader to guide a skilled team and ensure reliable production in a regulatory environment. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on oversight of maintenance, safety audits, and contractor management.

You will supervise the maintenance team, coordinate tasks with production, and uphold a strong safety-first culture, while developing apprentices and reporting through IMS systems.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as an industrial electrician with practical knowledge of crushing and processing operations.
• Strong working knowledge of Quarry Regulations 1999 and safety guidelines.
• Organised planner who can coordinate and support a diverse team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across departments.
• Proven ability to mentor apprentices and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift, organise maintenance team, and coordinate daily tasks with production activities.
• Monitor electrical systems and respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Lead safety with RAMS/SSOW production and Regulation 12 inspections.
• Recruit and develop staff, mentor apprentices, and foster a motivated team.
• Induct and manage onsite contractors to ensure safe execution of tasks.
• Maintain robust operational records and use IMS for admin duties.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Maintenance leadership

Crushing & processing operations

Tools

Internal Management Systems (IMS)

Job description

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.

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About Holcim

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