Mechanical Engineer

Heidelberg Materials UK; Stamford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier in Stamford is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to implement and optimize maintenance systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Nebosh Certificate, supporting the continuous improvement of engineering standards and leading reliability-centered maintenance initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, including family-friendly policies and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives

Generous pension and life assurance

Family-friendly policies for maternity, paternity, and adoption

Employee Assistance Programme and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification is required.
• Nebosh Certificate is preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety standards in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the continuous improvement of Engineering Standards.
• Lead and support Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) implementation.
• Develop and optimize maintenance programs and procedures.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Equipment reliability

Predictive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Nebosh Certificate

Tools

SAP-PM

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.

Mechanical Engineer – Ketton

Competitive Salary

Main Responsibilities

• Work to and support the continuous improvement of agreed Engineering Standards.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in compliance with all relevant Safety standards and procedures across the Engineering team (Supervisors, Team Leaders, Mechanical Craftsmen, Contractors and Apprentices).
• Ensure all safety measures are fully implemented before any task begins.

Maintenance Systems & Reliability Engineering

• Lead the implementation and ongoing support of a Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) system.
• Identify, develop, and implement methods to improve equipment reliability, availability and maintainability.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual maintenance budget, ensuring alignment with mechanical priorities on site.
• Support the creation, development, and delivery of investment plans.
• Improve and optimise the predictive and preventive maintenance programme within SAP‑PM.
• Conduct technical evaluations of offers for maintenance services, strategic spare parts, and mechanical projects/investments.
• Implement internal or external technical recommendations to improve equipment performance.
• Carry out design reviews to assess MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and equipment maintainability.
• Prepare and update Preventive Maintenance (PM) checklists for maintenance personnel and process operatives.
• Research and introduce new maintenance techniques, technologies, and methods to enhance equipment reliability and reduce lifecycle costs.
• Lead FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) activities in SAP.
• Analyse predictive measurement data and drive decisions in collaboration with engineers, supervisors, and managers.
• Identify equipment “bad actors” using SAP‑PM and propose corrective actions, improvements, or capital investments to eliminate recurring issues.
• Develop and improve repair procedures, ensuring best practice is maintained.

Education/Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Nebosh Certificate

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.

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