Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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've 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 and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That's why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we're committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• 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
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products The Opportunity Are you a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to make a direct impact within an industry-leading business? At Holcim, we are offering an exciting opportunity to get involved with overseeing production and maintaining a variety of block-making machinery, alongside delivering continuous improvement initiatives at our Croft site. You'll be working a 3-shift rotation, Monday to Friday (06:00–14:15, 14:00–22:15, and 22:00–06:15) In this dynamic role as a mechanical maintenance engineer, you will work collaboratively with the engineering and production teams to maximise plant reliability, uphold exceptional quality standards, and shape operational success, Key Responsibilities
• Oversee and maintain plant equipment, including specialised block-making machinery, to deliver production targets efficiently.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines and rapidly diagnose mechanical faults to minimise operational downtime.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across cost, quality, and safety performance.
• Undertake metal fabrication, arc and gas welding, and machine shop tasks to repair and enhance equipment.
• Support day-to-day factory operations, guiding team members and fostering positive cross-departmental working relationships.
• Actively promote a safety-first culture in alignment with Holcim's commitment to Zero Harm. Who You Are
• You hold a completed mechanical qualification with certification in NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or an equivalent qualification in plant maintenance.
• You possess proven technical expertise in arc and gas welding, metal fabrication, and machine shop skills.
• You bring practical experience in diagnosing and resolving faults within hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• You are a proactive problem-solver who enjoys identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and site optimisation.
• You excel at communicating clearly and constructively with team members across all levels of the organisation.
• You prioritise health, safety, and welfare in everything you do, with a collaborative approach to maintaining high working standards.
• You are comfortable using basic IT applications to support site processes and reporting.