Plant Maintenance Engineer - Southern Cement Ltd. in Ipswich

Plant Maintenance Engineer – Southern Cement Ltd.

Location: Ipswich, England

Company: Southern Cement Ltd. (a subsidiary of Irish Cement Limited and CRH plc)

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Posted: Dec 5, 2025

We are seeking a Plant Maintenance Engineer to work at our Ipswich terminal reporting to the Assistant Operations Manager. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in a mechanical and/or electrical field.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices are followed and all safety regulations complied with.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance work, diagnose mechanical defects and perform breakdown repairs.
• Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Plan mechanical maintenance work daily in consultation with the Assistant Operations Manager.
• Assist in documenting the completion of maintenance works with the Assistant Operations Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Supervise additional contractors working on site.
• Engage in the planning and execution of plant improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Excellent communication and organisational skills demonstrated in previous work experience.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• NVQ/City & Guilds qualification or similar.
• Evidence of previous success in a mechanical or electrical role with at least 3 years’ experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

To apply, submit a current CV to careers@irishcement.ie; subject heading “Plant Operative Southern Cement”.

Further information on our company and location: www.southerncement.co.uk