Maintenance Electrician

Heidelberg Materials UK; Frome; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Training & development

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for our Whatley site to keep plant and equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support capital projects while adhering to safety standards and using SAP PM for maintenance records. This role requires hands-on expertise in electrical systems in an industrial setting and a proactive, team-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification is essential.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic experience in industrial settings.
• Proficient in maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP PM) and computer literacy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical qualification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

SAP PM

SCADA

PLC systems

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 Doin

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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 & Control

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• 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.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, or similar control systems would be advantageous.

Safety & Compliance

• Experience working with safety-critical systems and interlocks.
• Understanding of PUWER and electrical safety regulations.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards in an industrial environment.

What We’re Looking For

You will be a practical, self-motivated individual with strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to safe working practices.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised electrical qualification.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic experience gained within an industrial, manufacturing, quarrying, or heavy engineering environment.
• Computer literacy and experience using maintenance management systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Flexible approach to working hours when operational requirements demand.

Desirable

• SAP PM experience.
• EPIC certification for mobile plant operation.
• NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations.
• Knowledge of industrial gases.
• Practical welding and burning experience.
• Experience within the aggregates, cement, quarrying, recycling, or heavy 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