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

Kick-start your career with Holcim UK as a Graduate Mechanical Planner at our Largest quarrying operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a vital role where you’ll  plan and coordinate maintenance across some of the largest and most advanced equipment in the industry. You’ll be at the heart of keeping our operations running smoothly while gaining invaluable hands-on experience in mechanical planning and asset management.

We’re looking for someone eager to learn, with a passion for engineering, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. This role offers structured development, mentorship, and the chance to grow into a key technical leader within our business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and Schedule Maintenance – Work closely with our Maintenance Manager and Team Leaders to develop preventive and corrective maintenance plans.

• Learn Asset Management – Monitor equipment performance, track reliability, and help minimise downtime across heavy mobile and fixed plant machinery.

• Get Involved in Predictive Maintenance – Use data and condition monitoring tools to anticipate potential failures and optimise our maintenance strategies.

• Support with Inventory Control – Ensure critical spare parts are identified and available when needed.

• Develop Your Reporting Skills – Learn how to prepare reports on maintenance KPIs, downtime, and asset performance.

• Champion Safety – Play an active role in ensuring all maintenance activities follow strict health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Drive Continuous Improvement – Bring your fresh perspective to help us find smarter, more efficient ways of working.

Who You Are

• A recent graduate (or soon-to-be) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• A strong problem solver with an analytical mindset.

• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.

• A great communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with both technical teams and suppliers.

• Motivated to learn and progress, with the ambition to grow into a leadership role in engineering or planning.

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.