We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Hoveringham team in the position of Maintenance Electrician.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe electrical maintenance; repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, for ensuring so far as is reasonably practicable that plant & equipment remains operational, and for ensuring that all plant & equipment is serviced in accordance with the sites planned preventative maintenance schedules.
Working as part of a small maintenance team, working on a three-tier rotating 8-hour shift pattern including night shift working. Mid-week and Weekend overtime expected. You will be required to undertake all aspects of electrical repairs.
Your duties would include but not limited to the following:
To work within a team of 10 Maintenance Engineers reporting directly to the Maintenance Team Leader(s). Attending breakdown and fault-finding situations, carry out routine works in the workshop, complete service inspections in accordance with the sites planned preventative maintenance schedule (PPM) and when necessary carry out installation work around the site.
- As part of a small team, you will need to work on your own initiative, taking decisions as the need arises. This will include electrical repairs and some basic mechanical operator roles (provided competently and authorized).
- 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.
- Ensure that all maintenance tasks are completed to high standards to protect the company assets.
- Complete planned preventative maintenance schedules and ensure where possible that the manufacturer’s 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 is 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.
About You:
Time served qualification in an Electrical Engineering discipline e.g. apprenticeship:
- City and Guilds Level 3 / BTEC or equivalent
- BS7671 – 17th Edition or later
- Previous experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience of working in a heavy industry factory environment would be advantageous.
- The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and be able to work on their own initiative when called upon.
- Ideally trained to IOSH Managing Safety standards.
- Preferred working at height experience.
- IPAF advantageous (3A/3B).
- FLT up to 5T counter-balance advantageous.
What We Can Offer You:
- 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
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Service Awards
- Sharesave Scheme eligibility
- Holiday Exchange Scheme
- Financial Wellbeing Program
- Personal development and opportunities for progression
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 recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.
Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.
Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.
We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.
