Maintenance Electrician

3 weeks ago

Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Breedon Group plc Full time
About Breedon Group:
Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials company in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're committed to innovation, sustainability, and providing high-quality materials essential for constructing the spaces where we live, work, and play. Our dedication to excellence has made us a trusted name in the industry, and we pride ourselves on our safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a motivated Maintenance Electrician to work alongside our maintenance and operations teams. This role involves problem-solving and identifying the root cause of electrical defects and breakdowns, offering solutions to problematic equipment, and aiming to resolve problems in a time-efficient and safe manner.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement a preventative maintenance system and carry out planned maintenance activities to ensure that our quarry and asphalt plant operate safely and reliably.
  • Play a key 'hands-on' role in the planning and implementation of plant improvements.
  • Have the ability to quickly fault-find, respond to any unplanned plant shutdowns, and work closely with other team members and contractors as required.


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
  • Experience in a similar role within the construction materials industry.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Commitment to safety, health, and environmental standards.
  • A qualification or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.
  • Knowledge and experience of a heavy industrial environment.
  • PLC and VSD Experience (desirable).
  • Good working knowledge of electrical LV isolation.
  • 18th Edition Wiring regulation BS7671 Certification.
  • Good understanding of Electrical maintenance methods & techniques.
  • Knowledge & experience of medium/high voltage networks including switching methods.
  • A working knowledge of BS7671 inspection & testing - qualifications in this area would be desirable.
  • A sound working knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment regulations.
  • Computer literate.
  • A full UK Driving Licence.


Job Benefits:
  • A tailored, competitive salary plus the option to earn overtime on top.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays on top.
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme.
  • Life Assurance Scheme.
  • 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events.
  • Make a Material Difference Awards.
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7.
  • Enhanced parental leave policy.
  • Option to participate in our Sharesave scheme.
  • Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands.
  • Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.
As a Breedon employee, you can be proud of the organisation's Health, Safety, and Environmentally conscious mindset. We aim to go above and beyond to mitigate environmental concerns as well as going the extra mile to keep all our colleagues and stakeholders safe and well.

Breedon is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.

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