Site Electrician
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
We are looking for a Site Electrician to join our team at Westleigh Quarry, maintaining a wide variety of site equipment and infrastructure. This hands-on role gives you responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the site. You’ll work independently on-site, supported by a collaborative team and regional electrical support, with opportunities to develop from a domestic electrician background into a fully qualified industrial engineer role.
Covering a Monday-Friday rotating days & afternoons, you’ll be central to fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement, helping to ensure operations run safely and efficiently. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and taking ownership of critical site systems.
What You’ll Be Doing
Carrying out electrical PPM and breakdown work to keep plant and equipment running efficiently.
Diagnosing faults and working with production staff and regional engineers to resolve issues promptly.
Ensuring the correct spares are available on-site for critical breakdowns.
Performing risk assessments, permits to work, and supervising contractors where required.
Maintaining technical diagrams, site ESMS, and ensuring ISO 9001 and 14001 standards are met.
Planning upgrades or replacements for out-of-specification or obsolete equipment.
Who You Are
You’re a qualified electrician, with either industrial experience or a strong desire to develop your career in this sector.
You enjoy solving problems, reacting quickly to issues, and working methodically to keep systems running smoothly.
You’re confident with safe systems of work and take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and hazard-free working environment.
You have experience supervising contractors and managing work permits, ensuring compliance and operational safety at all times.
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
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