Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Holcim; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

25 days holiday

Health & safety focus

Family benefits

Women Empowered program

Remote GP service

Career progression

Employee affinity groups

Staff discounts

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to oversee plant equipment, including block-making machinery, and drive continuous improvement at our Croft site. You’ll work a 3-shift rotation, Monday to Friday, to maximise reliability, uphold quality standards and support engineering and production teams.

The role demands a completed mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent) with welding, fabrication and hydraulic/pneumatic fault diagnosis

Qualifications

• Completed mechanical qualification with NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent.
• Experience in arc and gas welding, metal fabrication, and machine shop skills.
• Ability to diagnose faults in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain plant equipment, including block-making machinery, to deliver production targets.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and diagnose faults to minimise downtime.
• Champion continuous improvement across cost, quality and safety.
• Undertake fabrication and welding tasks to repair equipment.
• Support day-to-day factory operations and foster cross-team collaboration.
• Promote a safety-first culture in line with Zero Harm.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Arc welding

Gas welding

Machine shop

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

BTEC

Tools

Welding equipment

Metal fabrication tools

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to make a direct impact within an industry-leading business? At Holcim, we are offering an exciting opportunity to get involved with overseeing production and maintaining a variety of block-making machinery, alongside delivering continuous improvement initiatives at our Croft site. You'll be working a 3-shift rotation, Monday to Friday (06:00–14:15, 14:00–22:15, and 22:00–06:15). In this dynamic role as a mechanical maintenance engineer, you will work collaboratively with the engineering and production teams to maximise plant reliability, uphold exceptional quality standards, and shape operational success,

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain plant equipment, including specialised block-making machinery, to deliver production targets efficiently.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines and rapidly diagnose mechanical faults to minimise operational downtime.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across cost, quality, and safety performance.
• Undertake metal fabrication, arc and gas welding, and machine shop tasks to repair and enhance equipment.
• Support day-to-day factory operations, guiding team members and fostering positive cross-departmental working relationships.
• Actively promote a safety-first culture in alignment with Holcim’s commitment to Zero Harm.

Who You Are

• You hold a completed mechanical qualification with certification in NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or an equivalent qualification in plant maintenance.
• You possess proven technical expertise in arc and gas welding, metal fabrication, and machine shop skills.
• You bring practical experience in diagnosing and resolving faults within hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• You are a proactive problem-solver who enjoys identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and site optimisation.
• You excel at communicating clearly and constructively with team members across all levels of the organisation.
• You prioritise health, safety, and welfare in everything you do, with a collaborative approach to maintaining high working standards.
• You are comfortable using basic IT applications to support site processes and reporting.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.