Head of Mechanical

Job Introduction

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 & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice and Menopause.
• Training and development opportunities.

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. We are proud to be part of CRH and are 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 to support you.

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