Maintenance Electrician

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Job Reference tarmac/TP/112/8199

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits Working Hours: 40 - hours per day Mon to Fri Location: Coleford, Gloucs Closing Date: 01/11/2026 Job Functions: Operations, Quarrying and Production Region / Division: Operations A&A Business Unit: South West & Wales

Job Introduction

Job Introduction: 

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future. 

We are currently looking for an Maintenance Electrician to join our team based at Tarmac Stowfield Quarry and Asphalt Plant, Coleford. Working 40hrs per week Monday to Friday plus overtime. This role is easily accessible from Monmouth, Cinderford, Lydney, Gloucester, Chepstow, Newport and the surrounding areas. 

We’re 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 Plant Manager, the role of Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for undertaking plant maintenance, repairs and improvements to ensure maximum reliability of all plant associated areas and to assist team members in all aspects of plant operation. 

Your responsibilities as the Maintenance Electrician will include: 

• Respond to plant breakdowns, when necessary and be responsible for the correct and efficient repair of equipment keeping downtime to a minimum with timely and safe adherence to the maintenance plan whilst complying to all relevant statutory legislation and the internal company Safety, Health and Environmental standards

• Continue to improve plant performance whilst maintaining safety, maintenance and asset reliability 

• In support of the maintenance and operations functions, you will utilise documents, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated guidelines for the safe and efficient maintenance of equipment within the Electrical Engineering department as appropriate

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate for the role of Maintenance Electrician will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with minimal supervision. You should also demonstrate proven experience working within an Industrial, Factory or similar environment.  

Suitable candidates for the role of Maintenance Electrician will have: 

• Level 3 Apprentice trained Electrician and ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering 

• 17th Edition - BS7671 I.E.E Regulations and Legislation as a minimum (18th Edition preferred) 

• Testing & Inspection qualification (preferred) 

• Experience of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodology and Continuous Improvement  

• Working knowledge of relevant electrical and control engineering maintenance principles and practices, and experience of working in a relevant heavy engineering industry

• Working knowledge and experience of Industrial Low Voltage power distribution systems  

• Good working understanding of PLC’s and use of associated tools and techniques for interrogation of software

• Knowledge and understanding the operation of AC Drives and Motors 

• Knowledgeable in the area of Pre Planned Maintenance 

• Experience in working with a Computer Maintenance Management System 

• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode & Effect Analysis tools/techniques 

• Ability to design simple electrical systems and draw schematic diagrams then transfer the information into practical use

• Ability to perform electrical statutory tests and inspections and understand safe use of electrical test and measuring instruments

• An understanding of mechani