Shift Technician

We are looking for a Shift Technician based at our Barnstone site in Nottingham. This multi‑disciplined role plays a key part within the Barnstone operation, providing engineering expertise and support to the Production team.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Health, Safety & Environment
  • Demonstrate strong commitment to HSE standards at all times.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with safe working practices, isolation procedures and site standards.
  • Maintain a good understanding of HSE requirements specific to the Cement industry.
  • Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Engineering & Maintenance
  • Perform fault finding, diagnostics and repair on plant equipment to minimise downtime.
  • Maintain and support electrical systems including motors, starters, LV switchgear and control systems.
  • Work with Variable Speed Drives (e.g., ABB) and associated plant systems.
  • Support maintenance and operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Undertake basic mechanical maintenance tasks where required.
  • Carry out electrical isolation procedures safely and correctly.
  • Support installation, maintenance and upgrade activities in a heavy industry environment.
• Systems & Continuous Improvement
  • Utilise CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM) for maintenance planning, reporting and task management.
  • Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaboratively improve plant reliability, performance and efficiency.

Key Competencies (Knowledge & Technical Capability)

• Basic PLC knowledge (Siemens S7, Allen Bradley).
• Understanding of process control and instrumentation systems (temperature, pressure, level, weighing).
• Knowledge of cement manufacturing processes.
• Experience with servo motors and amplifiers (e.g., SEW).
• Experience working within heavy industrial environments.
• Familiarity with control systems and automation.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Time‑served Electrical / Process Control Engineering craftsperson.
• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations knowledge.
• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification (preferred).
• Abrasive Wheels training.
• Slinging & Rigging training.
• Multi‑skilled maintenance experience across electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in continuous or heavy industry environments.
• Experience using CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM).
• Experience in plant installation and maintenance.
• Exposure to fault finding in complex plant systems.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding capability.
• Good knowledge of motors, starters and control systems.
• Knowledge of LV switchgear and control gear systems.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong IT skills and system use capability.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting ability.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritise, make decisions and work under pressure.

Additional Requirements

• Mobile plant licences (e.g., Cherry Picker, Scissor Lift) – desirable.
• Flexible approach to shift working and out‑of‑hours support.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Access to Employee Communities (employee networks) – inclusive of diversity and wellbeing.
• Training and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

We 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, please let us know, we’re here to support you.

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