Lubrication Technician

Tarmac Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Lubrication Technician in Buxton, responsible for ensuring the Cement Plant runs efficiently. This role involves performing lubrication tasks, supporting fault-finding, and contributing to preventative maintenance efforts. Candidates should have relevant mechanical qualifications and practical experience in industrial environments. The position offers opportunities for career growth within a safety-oriented culture and includes attractive benefits such as a bonus scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Qualifications

• A City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Maintenance or Engineering.
• Experience in a processing plant or heavy industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and reactive lubrication tasks.
• Monitor equipment condition and support fault-finding.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately.

Skills

Lubrication and hydraulic systems

Fault-finding

Mechanical Maintenance

Report writing

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance or Engineering

HNC/HND in Mechanical Maintenance or Engineering

Job description

# Lubrication Technician### Job IntroductionJoin our maintenance team as a Lubrication Technician, helping keep our Cement Plant running safely, reliably and efficiently. You’ll carry out planned and reactive lubrication tasks, monitor equipment condition, support fault‑finding and repairs, and play a key role in maintaining plant performance.This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work closely with the Reliability Engineer and wider maintenance teams, responding to issues quickly and contributing to continuous improvement across lubrication, condition monitoring and preventative maintenance.**Key Responsibilities*** Work safely at all times, following Tarmac SHE procedures.* Support plant operations by responding quickly to performance or availability issues as directed by the Reliability Engineer.* Complete all scheduled and reactive lubrication tasks, ensuring accurate reporting and communication with supervisors.* Carry out fault‑finding, diagnostics and minor repairs to help maintain plant availability and meet weekly production plans and daily KPI targets.* Record all maintenance activities clearly, including time spent, materials used, issues found and any follow‑on work required, ensuring high‑quality inputs into the CMMS.* Contribute lubrication and mechanical insights to RCA investigations where downtime has occurred.* Deliver maintenance activities in line with planned schedules, prioritising condition reviews and supporting the development of preventative maintenance, FMEAs and condition monitoring techniques.* Identify abnormal plant conditions, monitor them appropriately and raise work orders to ensure timely intervention.* Communicate effectively with maintenance, process and production teams to keep all stakeholders informed of equipment condition and performance.* Review condition reports, prioritise actions and create work orders to address defects.* Monitor trend data, predict maintenance needs and provide clear reports on findings.* Support shutdowns, commissioning activities and the introduction of new technologies, equipment and best‑practice lubrication methods.* Work flexibly across site and office environments.**What You’ll Bring**You’ll be someone who takes pride in doing things right, with the technical know‑how and practical mindset needed to keep a busy plant running smoothly. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:Qualifications & Experience:* A City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Maintenance or Engineering.* Ideally, an HNC/HND in Mechanical Maintenance or Engineering.* Proven experience working in a processing plant or heavy industrial maintenance environment.Technical Skills:* Strong knowledge of lubrication and hydraulic systems.* Confident using PCs, common software applications and company systems.* Solid fault‑finding skills, with the ability to diagnose defects and recommend the right actions.* Practical experience of maintenance systems, plant and machinery.* Ability to assess SHE risks and apply safe working practices.* Clear, accurate basic report writing skills.Personal Attributes:* Strong SHE awareness and a commitment to safe working.* Clear verbal and written communication skills.* Reliable, punctual and consistently professional.* Proactive, hardworking and able to work both independently and as part of a team.* A keen eye for detail and pride in high‑quality work.* Flexible with working hours and able to adapt to changing priorities.* Physically fit and comfortable working in an industrial environment.**Why This Role Matters**You’ll be central to plant reliability, helping us hit production targets, reduce downtime and keep our people safe. It’s a great opportunity to grow your technical skills and make a real impact in a fast‑paced industrial environment.**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 opportunitiesWe’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. Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long! #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #tarmac #tarmaccareers #asphalt #aggregates #asphalt #plantjobs #asphaltjobs #Maintenance #Engineering #Continuousimprovement #Lubrication #LubricationTechnician #Technician #MechanicalTechnician #mechanicalplantfitter #fitter #fitterjobs #mechanicalfitter #plantfitter #asphaltfitter #asphaltjobs #plantoperations #plantjobs #aggregatejobs Tarmac Trading LimitedTarmac Trading Limited### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | Excellent Salary + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits || Frequency | Weekly || Job Reference | tarmac/TP/117/7503 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 20 February, 2026 || Job Category | Operations, Quarrying and Production || Business Unit | Cement & Packed || Location | Buxton, United Kingdom || Posted on | 21 January, 2026 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word