Maintenance Electrician

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Working at one of the largest quarries in the U.K, The shift Maintenance Electrician is responsible for ensuring that electrical systems and equipment are functioning properly. Their job involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electrical components to prevent downtime and ensure a safe reliable plant. Additionally, they may be involved in installing new electrical systems and troubleshooting electrical issues as they arise.

• Salary: £49,115.00 plus overtime
• Location:
  
  Whatley Frome
• Hours:
  
  rotative shifts

• Start-up & shut-down routines and maximising throughput within the capacity of the plant.
• Maintenance and repair of fixed plant within the scope of your competence and to keep accurate records per management requirements, to undertake maintenance works to static plant and site assets as required by the manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials
• To carry out planned maintenance and inspection duties and to keep accurate records per management requirements following the site regime, To undertake maintenance works to static plant as required by the manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials.
• Carry out and support with the installation of electrical assets and systems.
• To operate, inspect and maintain the processing equipment to produce materials in accordance with the site productivity targets and maintenance-specific and role-based productivity KPIs.
• Carry out cleaning and housekeeping, and any other 5s-related duties as required by management and per the site regime.
• To be able to operate machines tools & equipment safely and in accordance with regulations and manufacturers' guidance
• To undertake these duties at other Heidelberg Materials sites in the area within reasonable travelling distance where transport or travelling allowance may be provided if the distance exceeds the normal home journey.
• Train and supervise Apprentice Maintenance Technicians

• To maintain and repair static plant in a safe and efficient manner
• To maintain, where required, static plant in a good order physically, cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and lubricating in accordance with the manufacturers and Hanson recommendations.
• To complete maintenance activities using site CMMS to record work time and the conditions of equipment.
• To keep up-to-date records of maintenance activities
• Fulfil responsibilities of use of Maintenance Software
• To report problems or defects of the static plant to your line manager, supervisor or charge hand
• To complete and adhere to risk assessment that covers any health safety and environmental risks
• To complete near-hit reports as required by Site Management.
• To operate plant & machinery in an energy-efficient manner.
• Good timekeeping
• Comply with Company IMS procedures.
• To liaise with supervisors on technical and safety issues.
• Assist in the implementation and commissioning of capital investment projects

• Implement the site electrical maintenance strategy, by carrying out PPM checks, documenting the findings and updating the company CMMS.
• Support the development, optimization and expansion of the site CMMS.
• Work with HV & LV distribution systems, such as switch gear, panel boards, MCCs and DBs
• Maintain and repair LV & RLV general power and lighting.
• Maintain & troubleshoot (LV & HV) electrical motors & starters such as DOL, Y/D, Soft-starts, VSD/VFD, liquid resistance.
• Basic understanding of motor alignment, vibration…