Job Description

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced and dynamic Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Supervisor looking for a new challenge?

At Tarmac, 'who you are' matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are recruiting a

Maintenance Manager

to lead our friendly Mechanical Engineering team based at Tarmac Mountsorrel Quarry, Quorn, Loughborough. This role is easily accessible from Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Melton Mowbray, Nottingham, Derby, Grantham, Uttoxeter, Coventry and the surrounding areas.

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.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the role of

Maintenance Manager

will be responsible for taking ownership of performance and quality, achieving and maximising the efficiency of the process and delivering a preventative maintenance scheme for fixed and mobile plant. You will manage a team and control health and safety requirements in respect of the full range of activities carried out on site.

As

Maintenance Manager

you will be proactive and 'hands on' in all maintenance activity including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), defect and risk management, breakdowns, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and project engineering work. Your responsibilities will include:

Monitoring and maximising productivity of processes, making cost effective use of resources, products and equipment. Identify ways to improve processes and quality Driving achievement of optimum Overall Operations Effectiveness (OOE) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Communicating performance targets and KPI's to team through meetings, briefings and site objectives Supervision of maintenance activities Completing plant and vehicle maintenance checks and inspections as required Applying basic maintenance practices, (i.e. check levels, parts, wear, pressure and sensors, grease and lubricate equipment) Undertaking and/or reviewing maintenance inspections and report defects Monitoring and reporting key successes and deficiencies across site (performance, product, equipment, people) to management, undertaking root cause analysis and calling out problems as required Controlling production-associated costs (including temp labour and overtime), reviewing these regularly with management Promoting the maintenance management system, ensuring the application of maintenance procedures, methods and best practices Maintaining Health and Safety rules and regulations and ensure all Safe Systems of Work are signed off and complied with leading towards a target of zero harm for personnel and contractors Leading, managing and developing a team, optimising engagement, and overall team performance Taking the lead in resolving complex technical issues or failures as they arise Managing and developing third party relationships, ensuring effective service contracts are in place and demonstrate best value

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role of

Maintenance Manager

will be instrumental in the future development and support of the engineering culture to achieve the benefits available through continuous improvement strategy. You will have experience as an Engineering (Supervisor or Manager) / Maintenance (Supervisor or Manager) within a similar heavy manufacturing industry and line management experience is preferred.

Suitable candidates for the role of

Maintenance Manager

will also have:

Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems knowledge, with an understanding of electrical systems Confidence and ability to challenge people appropriately and hold them accountable for job completion and quality of completion Working knowledge of continuous Improvement techniques, Lean methodology, Six Sigma and FMEA and Root Cause Analysis investigative methods Strong communication skills, with a positive, proactive solution focussed attitude Computer literate - familiarity with computer software (word, excel, etc) HNC/HND in a role related discipline along with a recognised apprenticeship or BEng preferred

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.


Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, 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

We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder 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.


Ready to build your future?


Click 'Apply' to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don't wait too long!



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Tarmac Trading Limited


Tarmac Trading Limited




Tarmac

Salary Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits


Frequency Annual


Job Reference tarmac/TP/119/7403


Contract Type Permanent


Closing Date 09 January, 2026


Job Category Operations, Quarrying and Production


Business Unit Midlands


Location Mountsorrel, United Kingdom


Posted on 04 December, 2025