Maintenance Electrician - Measham

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:

• Maintenance reporting through CMMS system
• Breakdown Reporting through MBR’S
• Completion of TPM/PPM activities
• To constantly monitor each stage of the process.
• Ensure correct spare parts are fitted to operate safely
• Rectify all stoppages/malfunctions asking for assistance when needed.
• Adherence to site P.P.E  policy
• Ensure all housekeeping duties are carried out as and when required.
• Report all irregularities/health & safety issues to plant managers/shift managers
• Adherence to site LOTOTO procedure
• 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.
• 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.

About You:

• 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.
• 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.

• Understand systems operation
• Knowledge in the compliance of all health, safety and environmental regulations.

• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• 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

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.