Maintenance Technician

3 days ago


Lea Marston, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognizable brands such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave and Jetfloor, Bison Precast.

Our product range comprises of clay bricks, Thermalite blocks, aggregate blocks, Red Bank chimney, roofing and flue systems, precast concrete and flooring products and Formpave permeable paving.

Forterra represents exactly what we do and have always done. Our purpose is to manufacture products that are the essential to the nation’s construction sector, helping our customers build with ease and confidence. Moreover, we continue to lead our industry in terms of standards and safety.

Salary: £50,000 per annum(Inclusive of shift allowance)

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 42 weekly average. 12 hr Days/nights including weekends (Panama shift)

A bit about the role...

Working within a multidisciplinary maintenance team you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our site’s mechanical plant and equipment. Your responsibilities will include carrying out preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, developing and implementing facility improvements, and assisting with installations of new equipment/machinery during weekly maintenance windows or plant shutdowns.

Our site is an established facility with a unique character, specialising in the production of Thermalite blocks. This industrial environment offers exciting challenges and requires a proactive approach to maintaining high operational standards and the development of creative improvements.

You’ll work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a full spectrum of support during shift or when the plant’s down for maintenance.

Your role will encompass all aspects of mechanical maintenance; PPM tasks, servicing and maintenance of ancillary equipment e.g. pumps, inspection and monitoring, testing and working on site services, working with contractors and supplier, identifying and executing improvement activities.

You will work according to all legislative and site safety standards whilst being responsible for your work areas and the upkeeping of housekeeping standards.

You’ll be expected to be flexible in terms of supporting alternative shifts during periods of absence, vacation etc to ensure the plants maintenance requirements are always covered. This could be straight overtime and/or shift swapping and will be agreed by the site’s maintenance leads/management.

A bit about you...

You’ll bring experience from a similar mechanical maintenance role, ideally within a manufacturing environment and have a solid understanding and demonstrable experience of working with hydraulics, pneumatics, other mechanical components, fault-finding on automated machinery and equipment.

A proactive mindset and tenacity for resolving technical issues will be a significant benefit.

You’ll be self-motivated and able to work independently whilst being able to contribute effectively to the team. Strong communication skills are essential to enable clarity when collaborating with colleagues directly or via radio, providing strategies and status updates to production and engineering management when requested, handing over at shift change, etc.

Safety awareness and attitude towards personal compliance is critical and you’ll have a clear understanding of general Health and Safety legislation and its practical application in the workplace. Your attention to detail and ability to follow compliance policies will ensure high standards across all aspects of the role.

What we offer...

* Competitive salary and benefits package.

* Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution.

* Generous holiday allowance.

* Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

* Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members.

* Sharesave Scheme eligibility.

* Personal development and opportunities for progression.

* Holiday Exchange scheme


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