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 Measham team in the position of Maintenance Electrician.
The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a small combined production and maintenance team working continental shifts (4 on 4 off) rotating days and nights. The role will require 100% commitment to a zero-tolerance safety and continuous improvement culture.
Your duties would include but not limited to the following;
- As part of a small team, you will work on your own initiative taking decisions as the need arises, this will include all possible electrical repairs and continuous improvement activities.
- You will need a good working knowledge of PLC’s and all associated controlled automated equipment and be a competent in fault diagnosis on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Fault diagnosis and repairs.
- Most of the plant will contain display screens, Profibus and Ethernet. It will be part of your job function to understand the systems operation and relate it to Electrical/mechanical faults.
- Standard modern control systems will be used throughout the plant including inverters, and most types of sensors (both analogue and digital), and safety devices. It will be part of your job function to understand the systems operation and relate it to Electrical/Mechanical faults.
- Some specialist training maybe required which could involve stopping away from home.
- Ensuring all safety standards are adhered to at all times.
- Compliance with all health safety and environmental regulations.
- Ensure that PPE issued is kept and maintained in good condition.
- Other duties as delegated by management.
The job requires formal education or qualification, the role does require proof of a level of attainment in an Electrical maintenance field.
- Training Requirements
- Company online Induction
- Timed served mechanical apprenticeship
- COSHH
- LOTOTO
- Silica Awareness
- Working at Height
- Risk assessments and one minute risk assessment
- Confined space training
- Spill Training
- Additional training
- Forklift training
- Various other mobile plant
- Competitive salary and paid annual leave
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme