Mechanical Craftsman/woman

Heidelberg Materials Where Diversity Empowers, Individuality Inspires, and Together, We can achieve Net Carbon Zero

We are dedicated to an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing diverse skills and backgrounds for our business success. Our culture promotes openness, transparency, and individual growth. We actively encourage diversity in the construction industry and welcome all applicants, regardless of perfect alignment with job descriptions. Elevate your life with our family-friendly policies prioritising wellbeing.

A vacancy has arisen for a Mechanical Craftsman within the Mechanical Engineering team at Heidelberg material, Ketton plant

This position's prime objective is to improve on equipment reliability by carrying out Preventive and corrective maintenance on the plant in line with the Heidelberg Materials Maintenance Improvement Plan.

The knowledge of cement manufacturing or heavy engineering would be advantageous. Experience with Packing plant equipment is also considered.

The primary responsibility of the role is to carry out Preventative Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance on mechanical equipment.

The individual must have experience in the following areas:

- Time served apprentice at NVQ level 3 mechanical engineering or equivalent
- 3 years experience working in the heavy industry
- Welding or fabrication qualifications is preferred but not required
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Welding and fabrication
- Mechanical fitting - such as bearing installation, gearbox and motor alignment, drive couplings
- Material transport systems - such as conveyor belts, chain conveyors, elevators and pneumatic conveying
- Working on large cement plant equipment - such as vertical roller mills, ball mills, kilns
- Packing machinery
- Bulk storage and material handling equipment
- Dust plants

The individual must work to the Heidelberg safety procedures and policy's.

What’s on Offer:
Salary range £41,000 - £50,000

Ketton

Full time hours - Shifts

Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Gold) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador

Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes up to 15% / Life Assurance

Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Sabbatical

Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption

Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business.

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry.

We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience or skill set doesn't perfectly align with the job description.

You may still be the right fit for this or other roles within our company.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £41,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime

Work Location: In person