Electrical Team Leader in Shepton Mallet

Holcim is a leading provider of innovative, sustainable building solutions in the UK construction industry. Since 1858, we have powered the construction of homes, hospitals, roads, railways, schools, and cities, and we continue to make sustainable construction a reality through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus
• 25 days holiday plus local bank holidays (with options to increase)
• Enhanced family benefits including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health & safety focus with enhanced support for employees and families
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Staff discounts on garden landscaping products and other company benefits

Opportunity

We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Team Leader to guide our team to success in a dynamic onsite position. The role is permanent and offers a great opportunity to showcase technical expertise while mentoring a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of safety, and keeping our production plant moving forward smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the shift, organize the maintenance team, and align daily tasks with production activities
• Monitor electrical systems, equipment, and stores, and respond promptly to site breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Conduct risk assessments, health and safety tours, produce RAMS/SSOW, and perform Regulation 12 inspections to uphold a safety‑first culture
• Recruit, train, and manage staff, support and develop apprentices, and foster an inclusive and highly motivated team environment
• Induct and manage onsite contractors to ensure all outsourced tasks are executed competently and safely
• Maintain robust operational records, complete administrative duties via Key 2, and utilize Internal Management Systems (IMS)

Qualifications

• Solid experience as an industrial electrician with practical understanding of crushing and processing operations
• Strong working knowledge of the Quarry Regulations 1999, statutory health and safety guidelines, and relevant employment legislation
• Organised and proactive planning skills, with the ability to motivate, coordinate, and support a diverse team
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling strong working relationships across departments and with site management
• Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and pragmatic problem‑solving mindset capable of prioritising work effectively under pressure
• Strong business and report‑writing skills, solid IT literacy, and a proven track record of working successfully within a high‑functioning team

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.