Electrical Maintenance Engineer
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
Join us as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Westleigh Quarry site, where you’ll play a critical role in keeping our plant and wider production equipment running smoothly and safely. This is a highly technical, hands-on role that offers great variety and responsibility across both electrical and mechanical systems.
You’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team working for Holcim UK, a global leader in sustainable construction solutions. Whether you’re planning preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, or responding to urgent breakdowns, your expertise will keep our operations on track—and your ideas will help drive innovation and continuous improvement.
This is a full-time, site-based role with overtime opportunities and excellent long-term development prospects.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out all aspects of electrical maintenance on the fixed plant and site infrastructure.
Diagnose and repair faults in electrical systems, ensuring rapid response to minimise production downtime.
Complete preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and support planning for system upgrades and improvements.
Maintain and update electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation in line with ESMS procedures.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies, including permit-to-work and risk assessments.
Coordinate with external contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to support safe, efficient plant operation.
Carry out inspections on equipment including distribution boards, isolators, control panels, and sensors.
Contribute to a proactive culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the site.
Be involved in project work including installation of new machinery and upgrading existing systems such as PLC's
Who You Are
You’re a qualified electrician or multi-skilled engineer with experience in industrial plant maintenance.
You have strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems, ideally in an automated or manufacturing environment.
You enjoy solving problems, reacting quickly, and working methodically to keep systems running.
You’re confident working independently, but equally enjoy being part of a team.
You’re familiar with safe systems of work and take pride in maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
Experience supervising contractors and completing work permits is beneficial.
You’re flexible, reliable, and keen to contribute to a high-performing team.
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
- Westleigh, Hardrock Quarry, EX16 7JB
Westleigh, Hardrock Quarry, EX16 7JB
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
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