Plant Maintenance Technician — Mon-Fri, 6am–4pm

Holcim Ltd; Waterhouses; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Holcim Ltd in the Caldon Low site is seeking a Plant Fitter to maintain and repair plant equipment, ensuring smooth operations on a Monday to Friday 06:00–16:00 shift. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical skills, problem-solving, and commitment to safety.

You will work with a dedicated team to keep machinery running efficiently while following safe working practices. A background in mechanical maintenance, NVQ Level 3 or time-served experience, and ability to read engineering drawings

Qualifications

• Solid background in mechanical maintenance and proactive equipment care.
• NVQ Level 3 or time-served experience in a technical field.
• Proficiency in welding, cutting and fabricating with drawings.
• Understanding of safe working practices and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs to ensure asset reliability.
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns and restore production quickly.
• Develop and implement safe working methods for tasks.
• Conduct daily plant inspections and document findings.
• Maintain clean, hazard-free work areas.
• Train operatives in basic maintenance to improve site efficiency.
• Ensure safety documentation for maintenance activities.
• Monitor and document plant stoppages and breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Welding

Fabrication

Engineering drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Digital maintenance records

Education

NVQ Level 3

Time served

Job description

Holcim Ltd in the Caldon Low site is seeking a Plant Fitter to maintain and repair plant equipment, ensuring smooth operations on a Monday to Friday 06:00–16:00 shift. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical skills, problem-solving, and commitment to safety.

You will work with a dedicated team to keep machinery running efficiently while following safe working practices. A background in mechanical maintenance, NVQ Level 3 or time-served experience, and ability to read engineering drawings