Mechanical Craftperson (Lubrication)

Tarmac; Buxton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Benefits website discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Job summary

Tunstead Stone, Buxton, Derbyshire, seeks a Lubrication Technician / Mechanical Crafts person to keep heavy plant reliable and available. You’ll monitor, analyse and improve lubrication and condition data across the site, reporting findings and supporting improvements with operations and maintenance teams.

Role blends hands-on lubrication work with planning and reporting, requiring technical knowledge in lubrication systems, fault diagnosis, and data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with lubrication as a reliability discipline, not just a task.
• Proven ability to collect, interpret and act on data.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Drive proactive maintenance through lubrication excellence.
• Inspect plant and record defects in CMMS (SAP).
• Analyse trends to predict failures before they occur.
• Develop and refine preventative maintenance strategies and FMEAs.
• Raise and manage work orders for timely intervention.

Skills

Lubrication systems

Fault-finding

Condition monitoring

Data interpretation

SAP/CMMS familiarity

Documentation & reporting

Education

Mechanical Apprenticeship

ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

NEBOSH / IOSH (preferred)

Job description

# Mechanical Craftperson (Lubrication)### Job IntroductionLubrication Technician / Mechanical CraftspersonTunstead Stone, Tunstead Quarry, Buxton, DerbyshireKeep Heavy Plant Moving. Prevent Failure Before It Happens.Are you a hands-on mechanical expert with a passion for reliability and precision? Do you thrive in heavy industry where your skills directly impact performance, uptime and safety?We’re looking for a Lubrication Technician / Mechanical Crafts person who can spot issues before they become failures, drive improvements, and play a critical role in keeping a large-scale quarry operation running at its best.Do you understand lubrication as a reliability discipline, not just a task? Can you diagnose, analyse and act on plant condition data? Are you comfortable working both on the tools and with systems/reporting? Would you like the chance to make a visible impact on plant performance? If so, this role could be for you!What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll be at the heart of plant reliability - monitoring, analysing and improving the condition of critical equipment across the site.Key responsibilities include:* Driving proactive maintenance through condition monitoring and lubrication excellence* Inspecting plant and recording defects in CMMS systems (e.g. SAP)* Analysing trends to predict failures before they occur* Developing and refining preventative maintenance strategies, FMEAs and condition monitoring techniques* Raising and managing work orders to ensure timely intervention* Supporting RCA investigations and continuous improvement initiatives* Carrying out minor repairs within your competence* Working closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure clear communication of plant condition* Contributing to budget planning through accurate condition reporting* Helping introduce new technologies and best practice in lubricationThis is a hybrid hands-on and analytical role, combining site inspections with office based planning and reporting.What We’re Looking ForYou’ll bring strong mechanical experience from a heavy industrial environment such as quarrying, mining, cement, manufacturing or similar.You’ll also have:* Proven expertise in industrial lubrication systems* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills* Experience with preventative maintenance and condition monitoring* Ability to collect, interpret and act on data* Knowledge of COSHH, HSE standards and safe working practices* Experience using CMMS systems (ideally SAP)* Excellent organisation and report writing skills* A proactive, ownership-driven mindset* The confidence to work independently and influence others* Mechanical apprenticeship(advantageous)* ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering(preferred)* NEBOSH / IOSH (preferred)Why This Role MattersThis isn’t just maintenance - it’s about preventing downtime, improving reliability and protecting critical assets. Your work will directly influence plant performance, safety and operational efficiency.LocationBased at Tarmac Tunstead Quarry, Buxton this role is easily accessible from Derby, Macclesfield, Stockport, Glossop, Chesterfield, Leek, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas.**Why Tarmac**We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:* Bonus scheme* Enhanced holiday entitlement* Contributory pension scheme* Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.* Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice* Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause* Training and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‐friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.Ready to build your future?Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long! #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #asphalt #aggregates #asphalt #plantjobs #asphaltjobs #Maintenance #Engineering #Continuousimprovement #Lubrication #LubricationTechnician #Technician #MechanicalTechnician #mechanicalplantfitter #fitter #fitterjobs #mechanicalfitter #plantfitter #asphaltfitter #asphaltjobs #plantoperations #plantjobs #aggregatejobs #Derby #Macclesfield #Stockport #Chesterfield #Ashbourne #Sheffield #LI-RE1Tarmac Trading LimitedTarmac Trading Limited### Attached documents* Tarmac Employee Benefits.pdfApply| | || --- | --- || Salary | Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | tarmac/TP/150/8272 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 4 December, 2026 || Job Category | Engineering || Business Unit | Midlands || Location | Buxton, United Kingdom || Posted on | 4 November, 2026 |Apply