Mechanical Craftperson (Lubrication)
Lubrication Technician / Mechanical CraftspersonTunstead Stone, Tunstead Quarry, Buxton, DerbyshireKeep Heavy Plant Moving. Prevent Failure Before It Happens.Are you a hands-on mechanical expert with a passion for reliability and precision?
Do you thrive in heavy industry where your skills directly impact performance, uptime and safety?We’re looking for a Lubrication Technician / Mechanical Crafts person who can spot issues before they become failures, drive improvements, and play a critical role in keeping a large-scale quarry operation running at its best.Do you understand lubrication as a reliability discipline, not just a task?
Can you diagnose, analyse and act on plant condition data? Are you comfortable working both on the tools and with systems/reporting? Would you like the chance to make a visible impact on plant performance?
If so, this role could be for you!What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll be at the heart of plant reliability - monitoring, analysing and improving the condition of critical equipment across the site.Key responsibilities include:Driving proactive maintenance through condition monitoring and lubrication excellenceInspecting plant and recording defects in CMMS systems (e.g.
SAP)Analysing trends to predict failures before they occurDeveloping and refining preventative maintenance strategies, FMEAs and condition monitoring techniquesRaising and managing work orders to ensure timely interventionSupporting RCA investigations and continuous improvement initiativesCarrying out minor repairs within your competenceWorking closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure clear communication of plant conditionContributing to budget planning through accurate condition reportingHelping introduce new technologies and best practice in lubricationThis is a hybrid hands-on and analytical role, combining site inspections with office based planning and reporting.What We’re Looking ForYou’ll bring strong mechanical experience from a heavy industrial environment such as quarrying, mining, cement, manufacturing or similar.You’ll also have:Proven expertise in industrial lubrication systemsStrong fault-finding and diagnostic skillsExperience with preventative maintenance and condition monitoringAbility to collect, interpret and act on dataKnowledge of COSHH, HSE standards and safe working practicesExperience using CMMS systems (ideally SAP)Excellent organisation and report writing skillsA proactive, ownership-driven mindsetThe confidence to work independently and influence othersMechanical apprenticeship(advantageous)ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering(preferred)NEBOSH / IOSH (preferred)Why This Role MattersThis isn’t just maintenance - it’s about preventing downtime, improving reliability and protecting critical assets.
Your work will directly influence plant performance, safety and operational efficiency.LocationBased at Tarmac Tunstead Quarry, Buxton this role is easily accessible from Derby, Macclesfield, Stockport, Glossop, Chesterfield, Leek, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas.Why TarmacWe 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 schemeEnhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess 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 menopauseTraining and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.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.
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