Overview
EC&I Engineer – Alfreton Block Plant, Derbyshire
Join our brilliant team at Tarmac’s Alfreton Block Plant, where we produce sustainable, energy-efficient aerated blocks used in homes and workplaces across the UK.
Why Tarmac?
We value who you are. If you’re proud of your work, thrive in collaboration, and aim to make things better, you’ll fit right in. We’re building a diverse, inclusive culture where everyone belongs.
What You’ll Do
As EC&I Engineer reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll drive maintenance excellence and system reliability across the plant.
You’ll work closely with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot, improve, and future-proof our electrical systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading 1-year and 3–5-year asset improvement plans
- Implementing Written Schemes of Examination and Risk-Based Assessments
- Advising on repairs and inspection intervals to meet legal and business standards
- Supporting plant upgrades, modifications, and CAPEX projects
- Diagnosing faults using data, modelling, and system analysis
- Promoting best practices in maintenance and change management
- Training and mentoring engineers, fitters, and apprentices
- Driving Health & Safety compliance and zero-harm culture
- Reviewing plant performance and leading root cause analysis
- Improving preventive maintenance plans with the Engineering Planner
What You’ll Bring
- Experience with Siemens S5/S7, Allen Bradley, & Mitsubishi PLCS’s
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, maintenance strategies, and project delivery
- HNC/D in Electrical Engineering / Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
- 18th Edition certification (essential)
- Familiarity with CMMS, databases, and project software
- Demonstrable ability to design, program and deliver working industrial control systems
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
Salary: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire, England
Job Reference: tarmac/TP/119/7252
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