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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 recognizable brands such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave and Jetfloor, 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.

Forterra represents exactly what we do and have always done. Our purpose is to manufacture products that are the essential to the nation’s construction sector, helping our customers build with ease and confidence. Moreover, we continue to lead our industry in terms of standards and safety.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Desford team in the position of Maintenance Coordinator.

The role holder will control the management of all site assets. They will manage the efficient running of the Preventative Maintenance System to ensure the department delivers all planned maintenance and planned work whilst meeting all legal and Company requirements for employee health & safety and quality standards.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following:

Develop, maintain and control the preventative maintenance plans. Ensuring the plans run to schedule by prioritising and issuing work orders incorporating labour and materials planning. Liaise with production and engineering and chair weekly planning meetings.

Develop, maintain and control the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) on site, including maintaining the asset register and checking data integrity and accuracy.

Manage and optimise the effectiveness of the work order process.

Maintenance strategy – Ensuring that the strategic elements of maintenance planning are integrated into the planning operation.

Ensure service contracts are carried out according to description with zero impact on the site, whilst ensuring records are kept and their effectiveness reviewed.

Maintenance spares availability - Set up and effective operation of maintenance stores, ordering and maintaining spare part stocks and expediting shortages or emergency needs.

Analysis and reporting of CMMS system including all Engineering KPI’s and life cycle costs of assets.

Sustainability - Ensure that the HS&E elements of the maintenance operation are followed.

Assist in the management of contractors ensuring contractors comply with company health and safety policies, insurance indemnity forms. Method statements and risk assessments are completed prior to commencement of work

Responsible for daily/weekly/monthly planned maintenance activities

Responsible for planning maintenance shutdown periods

Responsible for ordering spares for planned activities and working with the Engineering team to ensure critical spares are always available.

Support production of 180 million bricks annually

About You:

ONC/HNC/HND/Degree in appropriate engineering subject

Experience in CMMS systems required

Specific functional knowledge and experience

Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

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

Company Annual Bonus Scheme

Sharesave Scheme eligibility

Personal development and opportunities for progression