Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
About Holcim
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 - all recognising the contribution you bring
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity
Looking to lead maintenance in a role where every day is hands-on, fast-paced, and makes a real difference? We’re looking for a Maintenance Supervisor on Permanent Nights to take charge of plant reliability, safety, and performance across one of our key production sites.
At Holcim UK, we’re not just building materials—we’re building sustainable progress. In this role, you’ll help ensure our operations are running efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime. You’ll work across fixed and mobile plant, lead a multi-skilled team, and manage critical maintenance and repair activity that keeps production moving.
If you’ve got strong technical knowledge, a passion for health and safety, and the ability to lead from the front, this could be your next big step.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Frontline leadership – Take ownership of day-to-day maintenance operations, ensuring assets are running at their best.
- Deliver real impact – Every decision you make helps reduce downtime, improve performance, and drive profitability.
- Lead a strong team – Manage and motivate a skilled workforce, coordinate contractors, and drive a safety-first culture.
- Be part of a bigger mission – At Holcim, we’re leading the shift to sustainable construction. Your work supports that every day.
What You’ll Be Doing
Managing all maintenance activity across the site, including breakdown response, repairs, and servicing.
Leading the development of safe working procedures and ensuring full compliance with company policies and legal standards.
Overseeing the work of contractors and ensuring effective inductions, safety briefings, and performance management.
Supporting site leadership in driving health & safety performance, environmental standards, and continuous improvement.
Operating both fixed and mobile plant as required, helping deliver on production and reliability targets.
Contributing to operational planning by researching cost-effective solutions and improving equipment utilisation.
Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and ensuring safe working environments for all.
What You’ll Bring
A Level 3 NVQ in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent) and strong engineering know-how.
Experience in engineering maintenance, ideally in a heavy industrial or production environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead and influence teams effectively.
A proactive mindset with strong planning, organisation, and communication abilities.
Familiarity with safe working systems, including permits to work, live working procedures, and contractor management.
IT literacy and confidence working with digital tools to plan and report on maintenance performance.
NEBOSH or similar safety qualification is a plus.
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.
- Team
- Engineering
- Role
- South West
- Locations
- Torr Works, Hardrock Quarry
Torr Works, Hardrock Quarry
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
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