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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
This is an exciting opportunity to work at one of the most impressive quarry operations in Europe, supporting the HME team in maintaining critical production machinery.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, supporting both planned maintenance and reactive repairs, while developing your skills in a high-performing engineering environment operating 24/7.
What You’ll Be Doing
Assisting with the organisation and execution of HME maintenance and repair activities
Supporting the development of safe systems of work, including risk assessments and method statements
Helping prioritise and coordinate maintenance schedules in line with production requirements
Carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy plant and equipment within the workshop
Supporting the team in fault finding, troubleshooting and breakdown response to minimise downtime
Ensuring all maintenance activities, defects and breakdowns are accurately recorded in management systems
Assisting with parts management, ensuring correct parts are ordered, tracked and recorded
Supporting inspections and ensuring reports are completed in line with company procedures
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the workshop and work areas
Working collaboratively with other departments across the Glensanda site
Supporting and learning from experienced team members to build your technical capability
What You’ll Bring
Experience in heavy plant maintenance, ideally including welding, cutting and fabrication
NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance (or equivalent practical experience)
Basic understanding of plant electrical systems and repairs
Strong team working and communication skills
A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to take initiative and learn quickly
Good organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise tasks
IT literacy and familiarity with workshop or maintenance systems
A flexible approach to working within a 24/7 operation
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
- Scotland
- Locations
- Glensanda Hardrock Quarry, Oban, PA37 1SE