Vehicle Mechanic

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Are you an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys solving practical challenges and keeping vital operations running smoothly? At Holcim, you will play a central part in supporting our day-to-day operations by ensuring our light vehicle fleet remain safe, reliable, and ready for action, this will include working on our light trucks, HGV's and telehandlers.

Working alongside a dedicated team, you will bring your technical craft to a dynamic environment where your expertise directly contributes to our shared operational success and sustainable progress.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Safely carrying out planned maintenance, servicing, and scheduled repairs on site equipment, vehicles, and plant assets to maintain operational capacity.

• Responding promptly to unplanned breakdowns, diagnosing faults, restoring equipment safely to production, and following up temporary measures with robust permanent solutions.

• Contributing to the preparation and continuous development of Safe Systems of Work for all repair procedures.

• Recording all maintenance activity, inspections, and work orders accurately within the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Supporting and mentoring site operatives on routine maintenance tasks, encouraging shared learning and best practice.

• Maintaining exemplary housekeeping standards across workshop areas, stores, and maintenance bays to uphold a tidy, hazard-free workplace.

• Safely operating maintenance access equipment and lifting gear in line with safety guidelines.

Who you are

• You are technically qualified: You hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent technical qualification) in vehicle repair, mechanical engineering, or plant maintenance, with hands-on workshop fitting and repair experience.

• You are safety-conscious: You place health and safety at the centre of everything you do, with a solid understanding of safe working practices, risk controls, and regulatory documentation.

• You are a collaborative communicator: You communicate clearly and respectfully with operational teams, managers, and peers, keeping everyone informed of repair status and equipment readiness.

• You are an organised problem solver: You possess strong prioritisation skills, comfortable managing multiple maintenance tasks, logging work systematically on digital systems, and meeting operational deadlines.

• You are adaptable and supportive: You work effectively in team settings, show flexibility across shift patterns, and readily assist colleagues across different areas whenever needed
  

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.