Maintenance Electrician

Heidelberg Materials UK; Stamford; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Training and development

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for the Ketton site. You will maintain, troubleshoot and improve electrical systems across the site to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.

This role offers the chance to work with heavy industrial equipment and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has industrial electrical maintenance experience, relevant city & guilds/NVQ qualifications, and strong fault-finding skills, with LV/HV

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience working on industrial electrical systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of motors, drives, controls, and instrumentation.
• Experience of LV/HV systems (training can be provided for the right candidate).
• A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on industrial plant and equipment.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Maintaining and testing LV and HV electrical systems.
• Supporting plant improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Working with motors, drives, switchgear, transformers, and control systems.
• Fault-finding on PLC and automation systems.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with relevant regulations and site procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Motors and drives

Safety & continuous improvement

HV/LV systems knowledge

Education

City & Guilds Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

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

Ketton Site | £57,000 - £59,000 depending on experience + Benefits | 12-Hour Shift Pattern

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Electrician looking for your next challenge?

At Heidelberg Materials, we’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our team at our Ketton site. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of heavy industrial equipment, develop your technical expertise, and play a key role in keeping our operation running safely and efficiently.

The Role

As a Maintenance Electrician, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving a variety of electrical systems across our site. Your work will directly contribute to maximising plant reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on industrial plant and equipment
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Maintaining and testing LV and HV electrical systems
• Supporting plant improvement projects and equipment upgrades
• Working with motors, drives, switchgear, transformers, and control systems
• Fault-finding on PLC and automation systems
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with relevant regulations and site procedures

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates with experience in industrial electrical maintenance, manufacturing, heavy industry, utilities, power generation, quarrying, cement, steel, chemical, FMCG, or similar environments.

You will ideally have:

• Electrical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Experience working on industrial electrical systems
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of motors, drives, controls, and instrumentation
• Experience of LV/HV systems (training can be provided for the right candidate)
• A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement

Skills & Qualifications

• Trained in HV/LV systems (essential)
• City & Guilds qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• ONC / HNC / HND (desirable)
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic experience
• Knowledge of industrial plant, controls, and instrumentation

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs‑we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

• Competitive salary of £57,000 - £59,000
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunity to work with advanced industrial equipment and control systems
• Ongoing training and development
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive maintenance team
• Long-term career opportunities within a global organisation

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities