Plant Electrical Process Optimization Engineer

Forterra Building Products Ltd; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Gym benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Service Awards

Holiday Exchange Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Program

Personal development and progression

Company Annual Bonus Scheme

Private Medical (upgrade to Family)

Job summary

Forterra Building Products Ltd in Swadlincote is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer (Electrical) to drive plant improvements, optimise electrical systems and lead small projects on the shop floor. You will work with central Projects and Plant Operations, applying fault finding, data analysis and safety standards to deliver reliable, efficient production.

Join a leading manufacturer of concrete and clay building products, with a focus on continuous improvement, cross‑functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Requires engineering qualification to C&G/ONC/HNC/HND/Degree level or time‑served apprenticeship.
• Experience with industrial electrical controls and factory systems.
• Familiarity with safety standards (IEC61508/EN62061) preferred.
• Experience in Process Automation Controls systems (Siemens TIA, SCADA, HMIs).
• Strong problem solving, project ownership and ability to work hands‑on on shopfloor.

Responsibilities

• Drive plant improvements by root causing repetitive issues and implementing lasting containment measures.
• Measure cycle times and downtime to develop engineering solutions and improve availability.
• Modify and optimise electrical systems on the shopfloor with documentation and change control.
• Lead small projects independently, specifying and designing simple electrical and control systems.
• Develop and revised Forterra Engineering Standards and coordinate with 3rd party integrators.

Skills

Siemens TIA

SCADA

HMIs

Industrial control

SQL

PLC to SQL

Automation design

Project management

Fault finding

Education

Engineering qualification (C&G/ONC/HNC/HND/Degree)

Time served apprenticeship

NEBOSH certification preferred

Tools

ePlan

AutoCAD Electrical

3rd party system integrators

Factory equipment

Job description

Forterra Building Products Ltd in Swadlincote is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer (Electrical) to drive plant improvements, optimise electrical systems and lead small projects on the shop floor. You will work with central Projects and Plant Operations, applying fault finding, data analysis and safety standards to deliver reliable, efficient production.

Join a leading manufacturer of concrete and clay building products, with a focus on continuous improvement, cross‑functional collaboration