Lubrication Technician / Mechanical Craftsperson
Location: Tarmac Tunstead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire.
We’re looking for a hands‑on mechanical expert who can spot issues before they become failures, drive improvements, and play a critical role in keeping a large‑scale quarry operation running at its best.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyse and improve the condition of critical equipment across the site.
- Drive proactive maintenance through condition monitoring and lubrication excellence.
- Inspect plant and record defects in CMMS systems (e.g. SAP).
- Analyse trends to predict failures before they occur.
- Develop and refine preventative maintenance strategies, FMEAs and condition monitoring techniques.
- Raise and manage work orders to ensure timely intervention.
- Support RCA investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Carry out minor repairs within competence.
- Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure clear communication of plant condition.
- Contribute to budget planning through accurate condition reporting.
- Introduce new technologies and best practice in lubrication.
Qualifications
Strong mechanical experience from a heavy industrial environment such as quarrying, mining, cement, manufacturing or similar.
- Proven expertise in industrial lubrication systems.
- Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience with preventative maintenance and condition monitoring.
- Ability to collect, interpret and act on data.
- Knowledge of COSHH, HSE standards and safe working practices.
- Experience using CMMS systems (ideally SAP).
- Excellent organisation and report writing skills.
- Proactive, ownership‑driven mindset.
- Confidence to work independently and influence others.
- Mechanical apprenticeship (advantageous).
- ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
- NEBOSH / IOSH (preferred).
Why This Role Matters
This isn’t just maintenance – it’s about preventing downtime, improving reliability and protecting critical assets. Your work will directly influence plant performance, safety and operational efficiency.
Location
Based at Tarmac Tunstead Quarry, Buxton – easily accessible from Derby, Macclesfield, Stockport, Glossop, Chesterfield, Leek, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Sheffield, Stoke‑on‑Trent and the surrounding areas.
Benefits
Alongside this role, you’ll have access to industry‑leading rewards, development opportunities and a culture that puts people first.
- Bonus scheme.
- Enhanced holiday entitlement.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts.
- Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
- Employee Communities (religious, ethnic, cultural, LGBTQ+, parents & carers, ability, wellbeing, female voice, menopause).
- Training and development opportunities.
- Support for forces‑friendly employment transition.
Equal Opportunities
We’re proud 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 to support you.
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