Mechanical Maintenance Inspector

Tarmac Trading Limited; Buxton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Inspector for Tunstead Quarry in Buxton. You will monitor plant condition, identify defects and support proactive maintenance to minimise downtime and improve reliability.

Role requires apprenticeship-trained or equivalent experience, plus strong fault‑finding and reporting skills. Experience with CMMS and interpretation of drawings is essential, with a focus on health, safety and environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance or related discipline.
• Apprenticeship‑trained or equivalent engineering experience.
• Experience within quarrying, aggregates, mining, cement, manufacturing, recycling or similar heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge of fixed and/or mobile plant maintenance and inspection practices.
• Strong fault‑finding and equipment condition assessment skills.
• Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Strong communication and report‑writing skills.
• Experience with condition monitoring, vibration analysis or predictive maintenance programmes (advantageous).
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned inspections of fixed plant equipment, including crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps, motors and gearboxes.
• Inspecting mobile plant and identifying wear, defects and deterioration.
• Producing inspection reports and recommending corrective actions.
• Supporting preventative, predictive and planned maintenance activities.
• Assisting with breakdown investigations and root cause analysis.
• Reviewing maintenance work to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Supporting shutdowns, audits and statutory inspections.
• Maintaining accurate records within maintenance management systems.
• Identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability, efficiency and safety.
• Promoting safe working practices and maintaining high site standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

Condition assessment

CMMS

Reading drawings

HSE awareness

Report writing

Vibration analysis

Predictive maintenance

Education

Qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Plant Maintenance or related discipline

NEBOSH or IOSH certification (preferred)

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Inspector – Tunstead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire

Help Keep One of the UK’s Largest Quarry Operations Running at Its Best.

Are you a mechanically skilled engineer, inspector or maintenance professional who enjoys identifying issues before they become problems? Do you thrive in heavy industrial environments where you can improve reliability and make a real impact on operational performance? We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Inspector to join our team at Tunstead Stone, one of the UK's largest and most technically advanced quarry operations.

The Role

Working closely with maintenance, engineering and operational teams, you will monitor plant condition, identify defects and support proactive maintenance strategies to minimise downtime and improve reliability.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned inspections of fixed plant equipment, including crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps, motors and gearboxes.
• Inspecting mobile plant and identifying wear, defects and deterioration.
• Producing inspection reports and recommending corrective actions.
• Supporting preventative, predictive and planned maintenance activities.
• Assisting with breakdown investigations and root cause analysis.
• Reviewing maintenance work to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Supporting shutdowns, audits and statutory inspections.
• Maintaining accurate records within maintenance management systems.
• Identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability, efficiency and safety.
• Promoting safe working practices and maintaining high site standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance or a related discipline.
• Apprenticeship‑trained or equivalent engineering experience.
• Experience within quarrying, aggregates, mining, cement, manufacturing, recycling or similar heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge of fixed and/or mobile plant maintenance and inspection practices.
• Strong fault‑finding and equipment condition assessment skills.
• Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Strong communication and report‑writing skills.
• Experience with condition monitoring, vibration analysis or predictive maintenance programmes (advantageous).
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Bonus scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Access to employee communities (relational networks such as REACH, Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause).
• Training and development opportunities.

We’re proud to be 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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re here to support you.