Maintenance Engineer (L1) - Desford

Forterra Building Products Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Gym benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Service Awards

Sharesave Scheme

Holiday Exchange Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Program

Personal development

Job summary

Forterra Building Products Ltd Desford is seeking a Maintenance Engineer L1 to join the site maintenance team. You will be responsible for rectifying mechanical and electrical malfunctions to keep plant productivity, with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Duties include CMMS reporting, breakdown logging, TPM/PPM activities, spare parts fitment, housekeeping, and adherence to LOTOTO and PPE policies.

Qualifications

• Formal education in mechanical maintenance; Level 3 ONC apprenticeship or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance reporting through CMMS system.
• Breakdown reporting.
• Completion of TPM/PPM activities.
• Monitor each stage of the process.
• Ensure correct spare parts are fitted to operate safely.
• Rectify stoppages/malfunctions and request support when needed.
• Adhere to site PPE policy.
• Housekeeping duties.
• Report health & safety issues to management.
• Adhere to LOTOTO procedure.
• Maintain production output, quality and yields through effective servicing.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Level 3 ONC apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Desford team in the position of Maintenance Engineer L1.

The Successful candidate will be part of the site maintenance team, active in both electrical and mechanical maintenance activities. As a maintenance engineer, you are responsible for rectifying all mechanical malfunctions / breakdowns in a safe manner, to ensure the continuity and productivity of the plant. 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 requesting support when appropriate.
• Adherence to site PPE policy
• Ensure all housekeeping duties are carried out as and when required.
• Report all irregularities/health & safety issues to plant management team
• Adherence to site LOTOTO procedure
• Maintain production Budgeted Output, Quality and Yields. By effective service and repairs of the machines.
• Continuous improvement Activities

About You

The job requires formal education or qualification, the role does require proof of a level of attainment in a mechanical maintenance field.

Training Requirements

• Company online Induction
• Timed served apprenticeship
• Welding, burning and cutting
• COSHH
• LOTOTO
• Silica Awareness
• Working at Height
• Risk assessments and one minute risk assessment
• Confined space training
• Spill Training
• Forklift training
• Various other mobile plant (MEWP / Scissor Lift)
• Lifting / slinging & overhead crane training
• HAV training
• Manual Handling

A maintenance engineer should have a minimum of Level 3 ONC apprenticeship training. A "Level 3 ONC apprenticeship training" refers toan advanced apprenticeship program, essentially equivalent to two A-levels, where an individual gains practical work experience while studying towards a recognized qualification at a level considered "advanced" compared to a Level 2 qualification, often referred to as an "ONC" (Ordinary National Certificate) in their chosen field;this means they are developing more complex skills and knowledge in their workplace while completing structured training. Equivalent qualifications will be considered.

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