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Job Introduction

Maintenance Electrician – Hayes Asphalt Plant, London

Are you an experienced Maintenance Electrician seeking your next opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated individual to join our team at our Hayes Asphalt Plant in London.

At Tarmac, it’s not just about what you do – it’s about who you are. We value individuals who take pride in their work, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are driven to make a positive impact. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is valued. If you are looking for a role that recognises your individuality and supports your ambitions, this could be the perfect opportunity.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager and Senior Operations Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role within the maintenance team. You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding, and reactive maintenance across all areas of the asphalt plant, including rail discharge systems.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring full compliance with all relevant statutory legislation and company Safety, Health and Environmental standards
• Conducting plant safety and maintenance inspections, and developing safe systems of work (including method statements, risk assessments, and dynamic risk assessments)
• Performing electrical fault finding, maintenance, and repair work to support operational performance targets
• Recording maintenance activities and work requests within Tarmac’s maintenance system
• Assisting with the commissioning of new plant and equipment
• Participating in regional and local maintenance meetings to support continuous improvement
• Liaising with site management to coordinate required repairs and maintenance activities

Candidate Requirements

Ideally, you will have:

• An HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
• A proactive and positive approach to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, ideally within a heavy industrial environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience within an asphalt or similar industry would be advantageous, but is not essential

Additional Information

Please note that this role supports plant operations running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As such, flexibility is required, including participation in an on-call rota, as well as occasional night, weekend, and bank holiday working.

You may also be required to work across multiple asphalt plants within the region. A company van will be provided to support travel requirements.

If you are looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

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

Tarmac 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. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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