Forterra Building Products Ltd
Fitter - Kings Dyke
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Fitter
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Kings Dyke team in the position of Fitter.
Working 4 on 4 off Days & Nights
The successful applicant will be required to accurately record and present the day to day tasks to the Management with a good understanding of Mechanical theory.
The applicant should have effective communication skills and have a good understanding of H&S, Loller and PUWER policy’s. As well as Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Welding / Cutting. They will be expected to continue training on specific Equipment where compulsory, with other training given, if so required.
They will also be responsible for the day-to-day H & S, environmental compliance, quality control and other company procedures, along with the knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments, to ensure production levels of the required quality are achieved at optimum cost and safely.
Your duties would include but not limited to the following:
- To organise stores items and ensure stores is correctly stocked to minimise breakdown times.
- You will respond to and act upon the fault report system. (CMMS, SQCDP, OEE..)
- You will carry out preventative maintenance daily and installation of new equipment as required.
- Health and Safety of self and others. (Golden Rules)
- Conducting preventative and planned maintenance. Using Pirana CMMS, OEE
- Dealing with plant break downs.
- Carry shut down preparatory work.
- Ensure effective communication through daily log book entries.
- Maintaining department and site housekeeping standards.
- Participating in continuous site improvement.
- Work with engineering contractors as required.
- Maintain, inspect and test site services as and when required.
- Ensure the integrity of the stores by booking out items and communicating zero stock items and re-ordering as required.
- To provide shift cover when necessary
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About You:
- Experience of industrial installations and control systems.
- The ability to fault find and test automated machinery.
- Knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Primarily).
- Welding and Cutting experience would be advantageous.
- Effective communication skills.
- A good understanding of health and safety is essential.
- To be self motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- A time served Apprenticeship or HNC/D
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- 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
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 recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.
Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.
Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.
We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.
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