Lead Multi-Skilled Engineer - Accrington

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Accrington team in the position of Lead Multi\-Skilled Engineer.

The role holder will play a safe and active part in maintenance activities, being responsible to rectify all Electrical/ and Mechanical malfunctions / breakdowns safe and effectively to enable the continuity and productivity of the plant, to achieve current safety, output, and quality targets. This position will primarily be situated in the Slips department, and they will be responsible for gathering information on machinery and contributing towards a comprehensive criticality assessment and PPM plan.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following:

• Before work commences on any item of plant/machinery etc. all relevant safe work procedures must be sought and followed together with an assessment made if needed with maintenance fitter, plant foreman and management of what is required to enable the task involved to be carried out in the safest way possible.


• Ensure when carrying out any work at height a full working at height risk assessment is carried out including permits.


• Provide technical expertise to support plant requirements


• Ensure when carrying out any work a one\-minute risk assessment is completed followed by full risk assessment.


• Provide inspection, testing and commissioning expertise and support


• Before using any power tools ensure all monitoring equipment is used with HAVSWEAR, ensure limits are not exceeded.


• Lead by example in encouraging teamwork with both electrical and mechanical employees, flexibility, and a culture of continuous improvement.


• Proactively support company / site initiatives


• To work together with all maintenance staff to ensure one team


• Ensure isolation of all plant and equipment both electrically and mechanically before commencement of duties. Ensuring the use of personnel lock off LOTOTO when required.


• Return all tools used to their correct place and all debris to the correct skip.


• To adhere to rules and procedures involving the use of workshop equipment.


• Once work is completed including new installations ensure a full test has been carried out safety guards are put back, all safety features work and all debris removed before commencement / operation of the plant/equipment.


• As and when required to aid in tunnel kiln shutdown/light up and general maintenance.


• To work in conjunction with Maintenance Fitters and assist as and when necessary.


• To keep plant maintenance up to date.


• Repair and installation of all plant.


• Able to interrogate and read the S7 program.


• Carry out PPMs to a good standard electrical and mechanical.


• To acquire a good understanding of all machines sequence, a basic understanding of operation.


• To use all hand/power tools and ladders safely and correctly using the required P.P.E and to take out of action immediately damaged /faulty items.


• Report all irregularities/health \& safety issues to the Engineering Manager


• To carry out housekeeping duties as and when required.


• Undertake any relevant training as requested on rest days and during your shift.


• Be flexible with overtime and covering holidays.

About You:

• City \&Guilds NVQ Level3 HNC HND


• Experience in electronics and instrumentation would be advantageous


• Effective communication skills


• Knowledge of PLC Systems AC and DC drives and PLC’s preferably Siemens S7, TIA portal.


• Inverter, drives.


• Sensors PNP, NPN.


• Lifting and Slinging Training


• HAV Awareness Training


• Manual Handling Training


• Confined space training


• Company online Induction


• COSHH


• A minimum of three years experience


• Isolation Lock off


• Silica Awareness


• Working at Height (MEWP/SCISSOR LIFT AND HARNESS TRAINING)


• Spill Training (Environmental Awareness)


• Competent welder/fabricator

What We Can Offer You:

• 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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