Proactive Mechanical Maintenance Inspector - Quarry

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

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.