Maintenance Electrician

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited; Frome; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing training and development

Employee benefits platform

Career progression opportunities

Safety‑focused environment

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK seeks a Maintenance Electrician to maximise reliability, availability and performance of plant and equipment at Whatley. You will work in a busy industrial environment with a proactive maintenance team, fault finding and improving systems.

The role requires strong electrical fault finding, knowledge of LV/HV systems, and experience with maintenance management software. The position includes weekend/night work as needed and a commitment to safety and high standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification.
• Fault-finding and diagnostic experience in an industrial environment.
• Computer literacy and experience using maintenance management systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out electrical repairs on plant and equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to maximise reliability.
• Support plant inspections, shutdowns and improvement projects.
• Assist with capital project commissioning and handover.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, IMS and site procedures.
• Record maintenance activities using SAP PM and coordinate with operations.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Industrial safety

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

SAP PM

SCADA

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment.

As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Maintenance Electrician Location: Whatley Hours: Full Time | Permanent Salary: £55,000pa plus paid Over time Powering Performance. Keeping Operations Running.

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Electrician looking for a challenging role within a busy industrial environment? At Heidelberg Materials, we’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Electrician to help maximise the reliability, availability, and performance of our plant and equipment. Working as part of an experienced maintenance team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our operations run safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual who enjoys fault finding, problem-solving, and working with a wide range of electrical systems and technologies.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities across site, helping to minimise downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out electrical repairs on plant and equipment.
• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance to maximise operational reliability.
• Supporting plant inspections, maintenance shutdowns, and improvement projects.
• Assisting with the implementation and commissioning of capital projects.
• Maintaining compliance with Health & Safety, IMS, and site procedures.
• Liaising with supervisors and operational teams on technical and safety matters.
• Supporting the development and management of critical spare parts strategies.
• Recording maintenance activities using SAP PM systems.
• Participating in occasional weekend and night working during planned and emergency maintenance activities.

Technical Expertise Required

Electrical Installation & Power Distribution. Working knowledge of LV and HV electrical systems. Experience inspecting, testing, and maintaining switchgear, transformers, and cable systems. Understanding of electrical protection systems, fault‑level analysis, and earth fault protection. Experience working to current electrical regulations and industry standards.

Motors, Drives & Controls. Installation, maintenance, and fault‑finding on AC/DC motors. Experience with soft starters, slip‑ring motors, squirrel cage motors, and liquid starters. Knowledge of variable speed drives (VSDs) and motor control systems. Understanding of motor vibration analysis and bearing systems.

Instrumentation & Automation. Experience with process instrumentation and calibration activities. Knowledge of weigh systems, load cells, level control devices, gas analysers, and PID controllers. Fault finding on PLC‑controlled systems and associated SCADA platforms. ExperiencewithAllenBradley, Siemens, Modicon, or similar control systems would be advantageous.

Safety & Compliance. Experience working with safety‑critical systems and interlocks. UnderstandingPUWERand electrical safety regulations. Commitmenttomaintainingthehighestsafetystandardsinan industrialenvironment.

What We’re Looking For

You will be a practical, self‑motivated individualwithstrong troubleshootingskillsandacommitmenttosafeworkingpractices.

Essential Requirements

Recognised electrical qualification. Strong fault‑finding and diagnosticexperience gained within an industrial, manufacturing, quarrying, or heavy engineering environment. Computerliteracyandexperience using maintenance management systems. Excellent communicationandteamwork skills. Abilitytoworkindependently andmakesound technical decisions. Flexibleapproachtoworkinghourswhenoperationalrequirements demand.

Desirable

DesirableSAP PM experience. EPIC certification for mobile plant operation. NVQ Level 2inMobilePlantOperations. Knowledgeof industrial gases. Practical weldingandburningexperience. Experiencewithintheaggregates,cement,quarrying,recycling,orheavy industrial sectors.

Why Join Heidelberg Materials?

At Heidelberg Materials, we are committed to investing in our people, maintaining world‑class operations, and building a sustainable future. In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee benefits platform
• Career progression opportunities
• A supportive and safety‑focused working environment

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business. We understand that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry. We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

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We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive. Our family-friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments. We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritised.