Quarry Reliability & Mechanical Inspector

Tarmac; Buxton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Tarmac Reward discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tunstead Quarry in Buxton, Derbyshire, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Inspector to monitor plant condition, identify defects and support proactive maintenance to minimise downtime and boost reliability. You will work with maintenance, engineering and operations teams in a heavy industrial setting and contribute to safety and site standards.

Applicants should have mechanical engineering qualifications, apprenticeship background, and experience in quarrying or similar industries, with strong

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship-trained or equivalent engineering experience.
• Experience in quarrying or heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge of fixed/mobile plant maintenance and inspections.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong health, safety and environmental awareness.
• Strong fault-finding and reporting skills.
• Experience with condition monitoring or predictive maintenance programs (advantageous).
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned inspections of fixed plant equipment (crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps, motors, 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 for quality and effectiveness.
• Supporting shutdowns, audits and statutory inspections.
• Maintaining accurate records in maintenance management systems.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and safety.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Apprenticeship

Industrial experience

Plant maintenance

Fault finding

CMMS

Engineering drawings

HSE awareness

Communication

Condition monitoring

Safety certifications

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Apprenticeship

Job description

Tunstead Quarry in Buxton, Derbyshire, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Inspector to monitor plant condition, identify defects and support proactive maintenance to minimise downtime and boost reliability. You will work with maintenance, engineering and operations teams in a heavy industrial setting and contribute to safety and site standards.

Applicants should have mechanical engineering qualifications, apprenticeship background, and experience in quarrying or similar industries, with strong