Maintenance Electrician - Coleshill, United Kingdom - Forterra

Forterra

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Coleshill, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently looking for experienced Maintenance Electrician's to join our engineering team at our plant in Hams Hall.

You would be responsible for PPM and breakdown support for a busy production site, which will include upgrading old and installingnew machinery, improving site efficiency and renovating site facilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for stability and long-term employment.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following;

Maintain the site electrical plant and equipment to ensure the efficient and safe working of the plant.
Carry out preventative maintenance and installation of new equipment as required.
To attend break downs and assist the mechanical fitter with his shift duties.
To respond to and act upon the fault report system.
To work closely with shift colleagues, charge hands, operators, maintenance charge hand, shift managers, production manager, and works manager to ensure the sites targets and objectives are achieved.
Conducting preventative and planned maintenance.
Dealing with plant break downs.
Carry out shut down preparatory work.

About you;

Previous experience in a similar field, ideally from a manufacturing environment
Recognised electrical qualification (apprentice trained, Level 3 or above)
Attend to machine breakdowns and solve/ diagnose any electrical or mechanical failures
Provide Engineering cover to suit the demands of the business
Provide accurate information and regular progress updates as required by management
Knowledge of AC and DC drives and PLCs.
Experience in electronics and instrumentation would be advantageous.
Effective communication skills.

About us;
We have an extensive network of 17 manufacturing facilities in the UK, employing approximately 1,900 people.

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 such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave andJetfloor, 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.

What we can offer you;