Maintenance Fitter - Kirton

Forterra Building Products Ltd · Newark on Trent, England, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Maintenance Fitter to join our Kirton Engineering Team.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to carry out all mechanical maintenance and repairs according to the works requirements.

Key

Responsibilities

All tasks carried out as part of the daily job role must be done so in a safe manner, adhering to the Risk Assessment, Safe Systems of Work, as well as the Forterra Health and Safety Zero Harm policy.

Carry out repairs to production breakdowns in an efficient and safe manner.

Carry out shop work duties in an efficient and safe manner.

Report all defects to superiors.

Carry out all maintenance in an efficient and safe manner.

Ensure correct P.P.E. is worn at all times.

Ensure all risk assessment/ safe system of work/ permit to work are adhered to.

Report all health and safety concerns to management.

About you

We are looking for someone who has

In house mechanical training and experience, City and guilds, O.N.C.

Training requirements for job role;

Company online induction

Manual handling training

Working at height awareness training

Dusk mask face fit training

Isolation/ lock off procedure training

Silica awareness training

Control of vehicular movement training

Asbestos awareness training

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.

Why join Forterra

At Forterra, our people are at the heart of what we do. We offer opportunities to develop your skills, build your career and make a real difference as part of a supportive team. Benefits include

Pension (up to 10% from us)

Competitive salary and generous holiday

Employee Assistance Programme for yourself and family members

Learning, development and career progression – Opportunities to help you grow

Aviva Smart Health

Life Assurance Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Programme

Wellhub Wellness Plans & Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Holiday Exchange Scheme

Sharesave Scheme

& many more!

About Forterra

At Forterra, we don’t just make products, we make an impact. As a leading UK manufacturer of essential clay and concrete building materials our purpose is to help create lasting legacies.

You will be part of a team that values fresh thinking, takes pride in quality, and supports one another to succeed. We create an environment where people feel empowered to bring ideas and grow.

We know that diverse perspectives make us stronger. That’s why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you believe you would be a good fit for the role, we would love to hear from you.

Our values are at the heart of how we work

Collaborate and Care

– We believe we’re stronger together. Teamwork, open communication and looking out for each other are core to how we operate. We also put safety first – protecting people is always our top priority.

Pride in Excellence

– We celebrate achievement and take pride in the quality of our work. Whether you’re directly shaping products or supporting our operations, you’ll play a part in delivering excellence for our customers and the communities that we serve.

Innovate to Lead

– You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, bring ideas forward and help us find better, smarter ways of doing things. We never stand still – innovation is part of who we are, from sustainability initiatives and product development.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has the support they need to have a fair and positive experience throughout the application process.

Ready to join us?

If you're ready to join a great team at one of the UK’s leading building products manufacturers, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with Forterra – your next challenge starts here.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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