Maintenance Electrician - Hoveringham
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 recognizable brands such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave and Jetfloor, Bison Precast.
Our product range comprises of clay bricks, Thermalite blocks, aggregate blocks, Red Bank chimney, roofing and flue systems, precast concrete and flooring products and Formpave permeable paving.
Forterra represents exactly what we do and have always done. Our purpose is to manufacture products that are the essential to the nation’s construction sector, helping our customers build with ease and confidence. Moreover, we continue to lead our industry in terms of standards and safety.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Hoveringham team in the position of Maintenance Electrician.
The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for the safe electrical maintenance; repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, for ensuring so far as is reasonably practicable that plant & equipment remains operational, and for ensuring that all plant & equipment is serviced in accordance with the sites planned preventative maintenance schedules.
Your duties would include but not limited to the following;
- As part of a small team, you will need to work on your own initiative, taking decisions as the need arises. This will include electrical repairs and some basic mechanical operator roles (provided competently and authorized).
- It will be part of your function to understand the systems operation, its components, and be able to diagnose faults and repair them.
- To achieve this, you may be required to attend training in some specialist areas.
- Ensure that all maintenance tasks are completed to high standards to protect the company assets.
- Complete planned preventative maintenance schedules and ensure where possible that the manufacturer’s guidance maintenance procedures are followed.
- Ensuring that a safe standard of housekeeping is always maintained (adopting a clean as you go policy).
- Carry out periodic plant & equipment inspections according to current legislation.
- Compliance with all Health Safety and Environmental Regulations.
- To advise the appropriate manager immediately of any mechanical defects discovered.
- Ensure that PPE is issued, is kept, and maintained in good condition.
- Other duties as delegated by management.
- To assist in working weekends on a rotation basis particularly during busy periods resulting in weekend manufacturing.
About You;
Educational
- Time served qualification in an Electrical Engineering discipline e.g., apprenticeship:
Electrical
- City and Guilds Level 3 / BTEC or equivalent
- BS7671 – 17th Edition or later
Experience:
- Previous experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience of working in a heavy industry factory environment would be advantageous.
- The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and be able to work on their own initiative when called upon.
- Ideally trained to IOSH Managing Safety standards.
- Preferred working at height experience.
- IPAF advantageous (3A/3B).
- FLT up to 5T counter-balance advantageous.
What We Can Offer You;
- Competitive Salary
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Forterra - Hoveringham (Bison Precast), Thurgarton Lane, Hoveringham, Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom