Maintenance Engineer - Measham

Forterra Building Products; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Forterra Building Products is seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance Engineer to join the Measham Team. The role involves working continental shifts (4 on 4 off) with 12-hour days/nights to maximize equipment availability and reliability across the production line.

You will work within a maintenance team, carrying out mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis, TPM/PPM activities, and proactive improvements. Training may include COSHH, LOTOTO, and other safety courses; occasional overnight stays may

Qualifications

• Formal education in maintenance or engineering.
• Apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience with fault diagnosis of automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards are followed at all times.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment and perform TPM/PPM activities.
• Report on maintenance via CMMS and major breakdown reports.
• Monitor production process stages and machine operations.
• Source and fit correct spare parts to high standards.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental regulations.

Education

Formal education in maintenance/engineering

Apprenticeship preferred

Tools

CMMS

Fault diagnosis tools

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 4 on 4 off days and nights (12 hours)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Engineer to join our Measham Team.

About the role

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a maintenance team working continental shifts (4 on 4 off) rotating days and nights. The aim is to ensure the highest availability and reliability of the process equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• To work safely at all times and ensure all safety standards are always adhered to.
• React quickly and efficiently to any breakdowns.
• Maintenance reporting through CMMS system
• Breakdown Reporting through major breakdown reports (MBR'S)
• Completion of TPM/PPM activities
• To constantly monitor each stage of the production process.
• Ensure correct spare parts are fitted to a high standard.
• Rectify all stoppages/malfunctions asking for assistance when needed.
• 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
• Maintain production budgeted output, Quality and Yields by effective servicing and repairs of the machines.
• Continuous improvement Activities and project work
• As part of a small team, you will work using your own initiative making decisions as the need arises, this will include all possible mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis and repairs, as well as continuous improvement activities. A shift manager will be available to guide decision making.
• You will need a good working knowledge of automated equipment and be a competent in fault diagnosis on general mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• It will be part of your job function to understand the production process and the machine operations as well as relating any issues 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 staying away from home. (Expenses can be claimed)
• Compliance with all health safety and environmental regulations.
• Ensure that PPE issued is kept and maintained in good condition and Adherence to site P.P.E policy
• Other duties as delegated by management.

About you

The job requires formal education or qualification within the field. Ideally an apprenticeship.

Any additional formal training such as IOSH, IPAF, Siemens, FANUC would be highly beneficial.

Training requirements during employment:

• 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

We don't expect you to tick every box. If you bring the mindset, curiosity and drive to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.