Maintenance Operative - Measham

Forterra Building Products; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forterra Building Products in Measham is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join a small combined production and maintenance team. The role operates on a 4 on 4 off continental shift pattern (days and nights) and requires a strong commitment to zero-tolerance safety and continuous improvement.

You will work with PLCs and automated equipment, perform both mechanical and electrical repairs, and participate in TPM/PPM activities to sustain production output, quality and yields.

Qualifications

• Formal education or qualification in Electrical and Mechanical maintenance
• Proof of attainment in Electrical and Mechanical maintenance field required

Responsibilities

• Maintenance reporting through CMMS system and breakdown reporting
• Complete TPM/PPM activities and monitor production process stages
• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs and fault diagnosis on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ensure correct spare parts are used and PPE policy is followed
• Maintain housekeeping and report health, safety and environmental issues
• adhere to LOTOTO procedures and contribute to continuous improvement

Education

Electrical/Mechanical maintenance qualification

Job description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Measham team in the position of Maintenance Operative on an FTC until 31st December 2027.

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

• Maintain production Budgeted Output, Quality and Yields. By effective service and repairs of the machines.
• Continuous improvement Activities
• As part of a small team you will work on your own initiative taking decisions as the need arises, this will include all possible mechanical and 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.

About You

The job requires formal education or qualification, the role does require proof of a level of attainment in an Electrical and Mechanical 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