Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we've helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits Competitive Salary, plus bonus , 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
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The Opportunity Are you a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to make a direct impact within an industry-leading business? At Holcim , we are offering an exciting opportunity to get involved with overseeing production and maintaining a variety of block-making machinery, alongside delivering continuous improvement initiatives at our Croft site. You'll be working a 3-shift rotation, Monday to Friday (06:00–14:15, 14:00–22:15, and 22:00–06:15) In this dynamic role as a mechanical maintenance engineer, you will work collaboratively with the engineering and production teams to maximise plant reliability, uphold exceptional quality standards, and shape operational success, Key Responsibilities: Oversee and maintain plant equipment, including specialised block-making machinery, to deliver production targets efficiently.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines and rapidly diagnose mechanical faults to minimise operational downtime.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across cost, quality, and safety performance.
Undertake metal fabrication, arc and gas welding, and machine shop tasks to repair and enhance equipment.
Support day-to-day factory operations, guiding team members and fostering positive cross-departmental working relationships.
Actively promote a safety-first culture in alignment with Holcim's commitment to Zero Harm.
Who you are You hold a completed mechanical qualification with certification in NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or an equivalent qualification in plant maintenance.
You possess proven technical expertise in arc and gas welding, metal fabrication, and machine shop skills.
You bring practical experience in diagnosing and resolving faults within hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
You are a proactive problem-solver who enjoys identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and site optimisation.
You excel at communicating clearly and constructively with team members across all levels of the organisation.
You prioritise health, safety, and welfare in everything you do, with a collaborative approach to maintaining high working standards.
You are comfortable using basic IT applications to support site processes and reporting. xrexnqw
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
