Maintenance Electrician (Nights)

Job Description:

Keeping our operation running safely, efficiently, and reliably

Are you an experienced industrial electrician looking for a night‑shift role where your skills make a real difference? We’re looking for a Maintenance Electrician (Nights) to join our engineering team at our Mountsorrel Quarry, in Quorn, near to Loughborough in Leicestershire to help maintain the electrical systems that keep our quarry running around the clock.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with heavy fixed‑plant machinery, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and play a crucial role in maintaining safe, reliable site operations.

🔧About the Role

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of electrical equipment across the quarry site. This includes planned and reactive maintenance, testing, inspections, fault diagnostics, and supporting wider engineering and production teams.

You’ll contribute to site safety, equipment reliability, and future development projects while working within a dynamic, fast‑paced industrial environment.

🛠️What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on fixed and mobile electrical plant including conveyors, crushers, screens, motors, control panels, and lighting
• Conduct inspections, testing, and fault diagnostics to meet BS 7671, PUWER, and Quarry Regulations
• Respond promptly and safely to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Install, modify, and commission electrical equipment following safe isolation and lock out / tag out procedures
• Maintain accurate records of all inspections, repairs, and maintenance activity
• Work collaboratively with mechanical fitters, production teams, and supervisors
• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as energy efficiency, automation, and equipment reliability
• Assist with contractor coordination and ensure high standards of electrical safety and workmanship
• Champion a positive safety culture through toolbox talks, risk assessments, and proactive hazard reporting

⭐What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with strong technical skills, a safety‑first approach, and experience working with heavy industrial or quarrying electrical systems.

You’ll be a skilled industrial or heavy plant electrician who is confident working in challenging environments and wants to take ownership of keeping high value equipment running safely

Qualifications / Experience:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Maintenance
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• Experience with fixed plant machinery, motors, three phase systems, and industrial control equipment
• Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER, EAWR
• Additional qualifications such as MPQC or IOSH (beneficial)

You’ll also bring:

• Strong electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills on industrial machinery
• Understanding of control systems, motors, sensors, and PLC‑based systems
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Solid working knowledge of UK electrical regulations and quarry‑specific safety requirements
• Ability to plan and carry out safe isolations and authorised live testing
• Competence using digital maintenance systems
• A strong safety‑focused mindset
• Methodical approach to problem‑solving
• Great communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks independently
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and technical development

🌙Shift Pattern

This role operates on a night shift, offering quieter operational hours while still playing a vital part in maintaining site performance. Fortnightly rotatingshift pattern: 7pm – 5am (Monday to Thursday / Tuesdayto Friday) plus 1 weekend in 6 on call.

🚀Ready to apply?

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Electrician looking for a rewarding night‑shift role in a leading industrial environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help power the future of our operation.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside the role of Maintenance Electrician (Nights) you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here tosupportyou.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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