Job Description
31 May 2024
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.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Hoveringham team in the position of Maintenance Engineer.
The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the safe maintenance; repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems to ensure so far is as reasonably practicable that plant & equipment remains operational. The role holder will also be responsible for ensuring that all plant equipment is serviced in accordance with the sites planned preventative maintenance schedules.
As part of a small combined production and maintenance team, working on a three-tier rotating shift pattern including night shift working, you will be required to undertake all aspects of mechanical repairs.
Your duties would include but not limited to the following;
- As part of a small team, you will need to work on your own initiative taking decisions as the need arises this will include mechanical repairs
- It will be part of your function to understand the systems operation, its components and be able to diagnose faults and repair them
- To achieve this, you may be required to attend training in some specialist areas, this may involve staying away for short periods
- Ensure that all maintenance tasks are completed to high standard to protect the company assets.
- Complete planned preventative maintenance schedules and ensure where possible that the manufactures guidance maintenance procedures are followed.
- Ensuring that a safe standard of housekeeping is always maintained (adopting a clean as you go policy)
- Carry out periodic plant & equipment inspections according to current legislation
- Compliance with all Health Safety and Environmental Regulations
- To advise the appropriate manager immediately of any mechanical defects discovered.
- Ensure that PPE issued, is kept and maintained in good condition
- Other duties as delegated by management.
- To assist in working weekends on a rotation basis particularly during busy periods resulting in weekend manufacturing and maintenance works & projects.
About You ;
- Time served qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline e.g., apprenticeship, City and Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 / or equivalent
- Welding MIG and MMA, ideally BS 4872 or higher
- Hot works – Oxygen and Propane
- Hydraulic experience
- Pneumatic experience
- Abrasive wheels
- Working at height (harness trained)
- Workshop machinery competent
- The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and be able to work on their own initiative when
Not Essential (will be required to be trained):
- FLT licenses
- IPAF 3B and 3A
- Operation of overhead gantry cranes
- Confined space work medium risk
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a heavy industry factory environment would be advantageous