Maintenance Electrician - North of Scotland

Breedon Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a Maintenance Electrician at their Netherglen Quarry in Elgin. This full-time position focuses on ensuring electrical maintenance and optimizing plant efficiency while contributing to safety and sustainability goals. Ideal candidates will have an industrial background, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a dynamic and inclusive team dedicated to building better futures.

Benefits

Tailored competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Share Saver Scheme

Company Life Assurance Scheme

Employee benefits platform

Broad learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Maintenance Electrician with industrial background.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and resolve issues safely.
• Good organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical maintenance and optimize plant efficiency.
• Control costs related to electrical items within the maintenance budget.
• Develop improvements to increase efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance Standards

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Maintenance Electrician - North of Scotland

Application Deadline: 25 July 2025

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Netherglen Quarry, Elgin

Description

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our team in the North of Scotland to support our Daviot, Netherglen & Tom's Forest Quarries

The successful candidate will ensure all electrical maintenance, operation and plant efficiency is optimised. With a focus on energy reduction and sustainability in order to maintain the safe, maximum level of availability and reliability at the lowest level of maintenance costs, covering all electrical equipment, installations and buildings on the plant.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:-

• To set, provide and maintain excellence in Electrical Maintenance Standards
• Responsible for the standards and ensuring the site work within the statutory legislation and company policies and procedures
• Control all costs related to electrical items within the overall maintenance budget
• Develop and deliver investment and improvement projects to increase plant efficiency, reduce energy consumption
• Setting of works technical standards
• Liaise with Electrical Statutory Inspection Engineers
• Adhering to and ensuring self and others follow health and safety and environmental compliance with Company rules and expectations, as well as any legal obligations
• Ensure focussed, proactive communication of any potential new miss/hazards within the work area to the Company's Health & Safety Department and Line Management
• Complete ad-hoc duties, tasks and projects as required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• The successful candidate will be an experienced Maintenance Electrician, ideally with an industrial background.
• You will be able to work with minimal supervision through analysis, judgement and initiative to resolve issues in a safe, time oriented and cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrate that you can work safely
• Possess good organisational and communication skill
• Have the appropriate skills and qualifications to execute the requirements of the role, and to provide flexibility to undertake emergency repairs where and when these arise

Benefits

• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave, (including bank holidays)
• Share Saver Scheme
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways

Diversity Statement:

At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Join Us:
If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.

Application Process:
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.

Breedon is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.