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.

Carry out maintenance and repair operations in accordance with the operational and maintenance plan/budget in order to Improve operational reliability and availability of the plant and machinery at the lowest effective maintenance costs for all equipment, installations and buildings on site.

Description of the main tasks

• To provide electrical repair and maintenance skills, including fault analysis and identification to facilitate repairs and inspections, as well as implementing improvements, installing new equipment and assisting with small projects, to the standards set by the site management team.

LV/HV Installations

• IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2001 Edition) - design, install and test

• Work within the IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

• Work within The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), and the Quarry Regulations(1999), specifically inspection and test regime

• Fault level analysis and capability to specify and set fuse sizes, feeder over current and transformer residual earth fault protection

• Work with HV and LV switchgear, cable and transformer system inspection and test regimes

• Working to Technical Standards set by the company.

• Drive Installations

• AC/DC motor installation, including understanding of machine operational parameters, i.e. duty types

• Work with slip ring and squirrel cage induction motors, i.e. liquid starters to rotor/stator, soft start.

• Working knowledge of variable speed drive technologies, inspection set up and repair

• Understanding of motor vibration for roller and sleeve bearing systems

Instrumentation Systems

• Working knowledge of process instrumentation and calibration of, e.g. load cells for weigh systems, level control devices, Gas Analysers, PID controllers, etc

Control and Safety Systems

• Understand The Provision Use Works Equipment Regulations (1992)

• Work with safety critical control systems and associated interlocks (electrical [Pilz] and mechanical [Castel/Fortress])

• Where applicable understand programming/fault rectification on PLC systems associated with works, e.g. Allen Bradley SLC/PLC5/Control Logix, Siemens S5/S7, Modicon, etc and associated top level SCADA

• Assist in implementation and commissioning of capital projects.

Understanding of SAP PM.

• Comply with Company IMS procedures.

• To liaise with supervisors on technical and safety issue.

• Assist in the development of a spare parts strategy which best suits plant operation.

• The position involves occasional weekend and night working as necessary, particularly during planned and unplanned repairs, the position will require flexible working dependant upon this.

Education/Qualification

Trained in HV/LV systems.

City & Guilds.

ONC (Preferable)

HNC (Preferable)

HND (Preferable)

What's on Offer:

Salary Competitive

Location Ketton

Hours 40

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

* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / 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/IVF/Menopause

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