Forterra - Newbury (Thermalite), Enterprise Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Req #571
21 May 2025
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Newbury team in the position of Maintenance Technician.
Your duties would include but not limited to the following:
This is an operational role undertaking the day to day mechanical and electrical engineering activities within the plant. You will provide knowledge and technical support in the event of equipment and plant failure, ensuring plant equipment breakdowns are repaired in an efficient, and effective way and take a lead on planned maintenance.
To work within the engineering team at the Newbury plant ensuring the efficient operation of all Maintenance functions. This will be in line with the Total Professional Maintenance Strategy at Forterra and following the preventative maintenance strategy.
To build and maintain effective relationships both internally with bison colleagues in all necessary departments to allow for a positive working relationship to provide some quick reactive solutions to ensure the plant continues to operate until planned shutdown schedules.
Job Description
• To carry out all physical and visual checks on site machinery as required
• Carry out PM issued by the Maintenance Manager / Coordinator
• Attend to machine breakdowns and solve/ diagnose any electrical or mechanical failures
• Carry out repairs and upgrades throughout the factory
• Keep downtime to a minimum and carry outs MBRs (machinery breakdown reports) when required to do so
• To carry out system checks as required
• To update spares list and monitor stock levels
• Undertake all duties safely and in accordance with the Company Health & Safety policy
• Provide accurate information and regular progress updates as required by management
• Undertake any training as required and ensure working knowledge is kept current
• Keep accurate records of all testing, checks, observations as required
• Provide Engineering cover to suit the demands of the business
About You :
* 2391/2395 Electrical Inspection and Testing (preferred)
* Knowledge with Siemens PLCs (preferred)
* Full Driving License
* Basic IT Skills
* Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
* Confident & outgoing personality
What We Can Offer You:
* Competitive Salary and Benefits package
* Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
* Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Service Awards
* 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.
* Forterra - Newbury (Thermalite), Enterprise Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom
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