Mechanical Craftperson (Lubrication)

Lubrication Technician / Mechanical Craftsperson

TunsteadStone, TunsteadQuarry, Buxton, Derbyshire

Keep 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 directlyimpactperformance,uptimeand safety?

We’relooking 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!

WhatYou’llBe Doing

You’llbe at the heart of plant reliability-monitoring,analysingand improving the condition of critical equipment across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

Driving proactive maintenance through condition monitoring and lubrication excellence
Inspecting plant and recording defects in CMMS systems (e.g. SAP)
Analysing trends to predict failures before they occur
Developing and refining preventative maintenance strategies, FMEAs and condition monitoring techniques
Raising and managing work orders to ensure timely intervention
Supporting RCA investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
Carrying out minor repairs within your competence
Working closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure clear communication of plant condition
Contributing to budget planning through accurate condition reporting
Helping introduce new technologies and best practice in lubrication

This is a hybrid hands-on and analytical role, combining site inspections with office based planning and reporting.

WhatWe’reLooking For

You’llbring strong mechanical experience from a heavy industrial environment such as quarrying, mining, cement, manufacturing or similar.

You’llalso have:

Proven expertise in industrial lubrication systems
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience with preventative maintenance and condition monitoring
Ability to collect, interpret and act on data
Knowledge of COSHH, HSE standards and safe working practices
Experience using CMMS systems (ideally SAP)
Excellent organisation and report writing skills
A proactive, ownership-driven mindset
The confidence to work independently and influence others
Mechanical apprenticeship(advantageous)
ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering(preferred)
NEBOSH / IOSH (preferred)

Why This Role Matters

Thisisn’tjust maintenance-it’saboutpreventing downtime, improvingreliabilityand protecting critical assets.Your work will directly influence plant performance,safetyand operational efficiency.

Location

Based atTarmacTunstead Quarry, Buxtonthis role is easily accessiblefromDerby, Macclesfield, Stockport, Glossop, Chesterfield, Leek, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Sheffield,Stoke-on-Trentandthesurrounding areas.

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

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