At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Mechanical Maintenance team, driving engineering improvements and best practices.
- Company: Join Tarmac, a leader in the cement industry with a commitment to safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a bonus scheme, enhanced holidays, pension contributions, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for career growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree, NEBOSH certification, and experience in mechanical maintenance leadership.
The predicted salary is between 39000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are currently looking for a permanent Head of Mechanical to join our team at Dunbar Cement Plant. This role is site based 5 days per week, Monday to Friday on a 37 hour week.
Role Responsibility
- Medium to long‑term objectives of the Mechanical Maintenance department, acting as a champion for engineering improvements and promoting best practices for the plant.
- Managing and motivating the team, ensuring coordination and cooperation between Maintenance and other plant departments.
- Identifying skills gaps within the team, building plans for development including 1‑2‑1s and PDPs, supporting longer term retention and succession planning.
- Ensuring completion of mechanical maintenance tasks with the highest level of safety, quality and effectiveness at minimum cost to maximise equipment availability, applying preventative and predictive maintenance practices that are measured and monitored using specific maintenance KPIs.
- Working closely with the engineering leadership team to define the medium and long‑term strategy for plant maintenance.
- Plant operations are 365 days, 24/7 and the role requires flexibility to ensure effective running of the plant. This may involve night working, weekend and bank holidays, and being on call if necessary.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience in a similar role and knowledge of leading a Mechanical Maintenance department within the cement industry or a similar heavy industrial plant environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
- Operating within safety regulations, standards and managing statutory compliance against these standards.
- Tackling complex technical challenges with an analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
- Technical knowledge of mechanical and process control maintenance operations.
- Financial management and budget control.
Qualifications
- Engineering Degree or equivalent.
- NEBOSH.
- Practical engineering operations experience.
- Knowledge and experience of RCA techniques.
Why Tarmac
- Bonus scheme.
- Enhanced holiday entitlement.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, and more.
- Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
- Access to join our employee communities: Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents.
Head of Mechanical employer: Tarmac
At Tarmac, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and employee development. As the Head of Mechanical at our Dunbar Cement Plant, you will benefit from a competitive bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and access to various employee communities, all while working in a dynamic environment that fosters growth and innovation. Join us to lead a dedicated team in driving engineering improvements and ensuring the highest standards of maintenance within the cement industry.
