Job Description

Job Introduction

We are currently looking for a permanent

Head of Mechanical

to join our friendly 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.

Role Responsibility

In the role of

Head of Mechanical

you will be responsible for:

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 1-2-1's and PDP's, 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 which are measured and monitored using specific maintenance KPI's. Working closely with the engineering leadership team to define the medium and long-term strategy for the 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

The ideal candidate for the role of

Head of Mechanical

will have experience in a similar role as well as experience/knowledge of:

Leading a Mechanical Maintenance department ideally gained within the Cement industry or similar heavy industrial plant environment. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team. Operating withing safety regulations, standards and managing statutory compliance against these standards.


In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

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 join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?


Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.


Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.



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Tarmac Trading Limited


Tarmac Trading Limited




Tarmac

Salary Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits


Frequency Annual


Job Reference tarmac/TP/158435/6974


Contract Type Permanent


Closing Date 30 August, 2025


Job Category Operations, Quarrying and Production


Business Unit Cement & Packed


Location Dunbar Cement Plant, United Kingdom


Posted on 31 July, 2025