Electrical Team Leader in Shepton Mallet

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 have 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.
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.
• Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• 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.
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products.

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled electrical professional ready to step into a pivotal leadership role with a global industry leader? Holcim is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Team Leader to guide our team to success. In this dynamic onsite position, you will be at the heart of our operations, taking on a critical statutory presence on site as the appointed 8.1.d under the Quarry Regulations 1999. This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your technical expertise while mentoring a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of safety, and keeping our production plant moving forward smoothly.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervising and Coordinating: Leading your shift, organising the maintenance team, and coordinating daily tasks to align seamlessly with production activities.
• Technical Oversight & Breakdown Response: Monitoring electrical systems, equipment, and stores, while reacting promptly and efficiently to site breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Safety & Compliance leadership: Conducting risk assessments, health and safety tours, RAMS/SSOW production, and Regulation 12 inspections to uphold a safety-first culture.
• Team Development: Recruiting, training, and managing staff, supporting and developing apprentices, and fostering an inclusive, highly motivated team environment.
• Contractor & Project Management: Inducting and managing onsite contractors to ensure all outsourced tasks are executed competently and safely.
• Administrative Management: Maintaining robust operational records, completing administrative duties via Key 2, and utilising Internal Management Systems (IMS).

Who you are

To be successful in this rewarding leadership role, you bring a robust blend of technical competence and people-focused leadership skills. You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses the following attributes:

• Your Technical Expertise: You possess solid experience as an industrial electrician and have a practical understanding of crushing and processing operations.
• Your Regulatory Knowledge: You have a strong working knowledge of the Quarry Regulations 1999, statutory health and safety guidelines, and relevant employment legislation.
• Your Leadership Style: You are an organised planner who is self-motivated, proactive, and excels at coordinating, motivating, and supporting a diverse team.
• Your Communication & Collaboration Skills: You possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to build strong working relationships across multiple departments and with site management.
• Your Problem-Solving Mindset: You are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and pragmatic, with the capability to plan and prioritise work effectively under pressure.
• Your Professional Attributes: You have strong business and report writing skills, solid IT literacy, and a proven track record of working successfully within a high-functioning team.

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.