Head of Mechanical

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. Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment, and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

• 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, and 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 measured and monitored using specific maintenance KPIs.
• Working closely with the engineering leadership team to define the medium and long-term strategy for the Plant maintenance.
• Operating with flexibility on a 365-day, 24/7 plant schedule, including night work, weekends, bank holidays and on-call duties where necessary.

• Experience leading a Mechanical Maintenance department, ideally within the cement industry or 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 experience.

• Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• NEBOSH certification.
• Practical Engineering operations experience.
• Knowledge and experience of RCA techniques.

• 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 Employee Communities (nine communities including REACH, 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, supporting transitions for those coming from a military background.

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.

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