Electromechanical Engineer

🌍 Location: Leighton Buzzard

💰 Competitive Salary with Benefits

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Electromechanical Engineer to join our innovative engineering team at our concrete products factory in Leighton Buzzard. You will contribute to cutting-edge projects and play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and testing electromechanical systems. This role is perfect for a creative problem-solver with a passion for engineering excellence.

Adhere to Aggregate Industries Health and Safety requirements, and actively
contribute towards a ‘zero harm’ culture in the workplace. To gain a full working knowledge of the block making process, plant and
equipment.

To be actively involved in all aspects of plant maintenance including:
➢ Breakdown maintenance (electrical and mechanical)
➢ Ensure that statutory and Aggregate industries maintenance checks
(electrical and mechanical) are carried out according to the specified
schedules
➢ Working in conjunction with the production manager, site electrical /
mechanical personnel and production crews to bring about continuous
productivity improvements activities across the factories.
➢ Time served electrical engineering apprenticeship (engineering training
authority)
➢ City and Guilds 2382 qualified
➢ Functional safety/Safety related control systems for machinery
➢ Ability to work well on own or part of a team
➢ Motor control/VFD/DC Drives. Weighing equipment (load cells etc)
➢ PLC experience, Fault finding and programming. Robot experience Fault finding
➢ Flexible approach to working hours. IT Skills

The multi-skilled electro/mechanical engineer must be a time served apprentice (or
equivalent) and be qualified to:
➢ City & Guilds, B Tech, NVQ L3 or equivalent in plant maintenance.
➢ Mechanically competent in; Metal Fabrication, Welding (arc & gas), Machine
Shop Skills, Abrasive Wheels, Hydraulics, Pneumatics
➢ Electrically competent in; process control and automation ideally Allen
Bradley and Siemens S7 equipment).
➢ Have comprehensive knowledge of conditional and preventative maintenance
systems.
Ideal but non essential qualifications include:
➢ Inspection & Testing, AM2 Test,
➢ 18th Edition wiring regulations
➢ Fork Lift Truck licence (NVQ/EPIC/CITB)
➢ MEWP licence.

• 💰 Competitive Salary, bonus schemes, and 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays with options to increase)

• ❤️ Work with a team that prioritises health and safety, in an environment where innovation is celebrated.

• 📚 Tuition support and opportunities for career advancement within our parent company, Holcim.

• ⭐️ Engage with affinity groups to connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds.

• 🏠 Employee discounts including preferred rates on our landscaping products.

We are committed to fostering a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on any grounds.

At Aggregate Industries UK, we're at the forefront of the construction sector, continually striving to develop innovative solutions for the industry’s future. Recognised for prioritising safety and customer satisfaction, we are eager to welcome new team members who are ready to grow and excel with us. Join us in building a more sustainable tomorrow.