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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.

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

A bit about the role...

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineering and Maintenance Manager to lead the departmental operations at our Hams Hall facility which operates on a 24/7 basis.

Key role requirements follow which are not exhaustive:

* Ensuring that the site assets are operated efficiently and are maintained to high standards.

* To manage all aspects of engineering and maintenance, on- site, including the co-ordination of unplanned events and follow up activities, planning and co-ordination of internal and contractor works including the weekly maintenance and annual shutdowns. This will involve a level of availability for ‘out-of-hours’ and weekend events.

* The management and development of the departments technicians and support staff to ensure that, via personal development plans and coaching, employee competencies align with current and future operational needs.

* Ensure operations internally and with engineering contractors and suppliers are executed in compliance with SHEQ standards.

* Financial budget development and spend control including stores management, spares and repairs control, headcount management, overtime control, capex paper development, justification and spend compliance.

* Development of the CMMS to improve work planning, data collection and analysis, performance management, labour deployment, technician led intervention.

* Development of a continuous improvement culture to raise the departments effectiveness, contribution and service provision which will include breakdown response, irreversible countermeasure implementation, greater autonomy, and self-driven improvement.

* Liaison with external and internal stakeholders to support areas such as health and safety, legislative compliance, site and product development projects and general Forterra led initiatives across all disciplines.

* A commitment to personal development is essential to adapt and meet the evolving demands of the role.

A bit about you...

You will be comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on involvement, leading from the front to drive performance, enhance reliability and ensure compliance across all engineering and maintenance activities and you will strive to ensures tasks are seen through to successful completion with efficiency and appropriate speed.

You will have proven managerial experience within an engineering and maintenance function and be able to demonstrate competence across the full spectrum of role requirements. A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline is essential, along with formal management training and /or a proven track record in supervisory roles.

You will be an effective communicator with the ability to establish effective working relationships across the organisation at all levels. The role requires proven resource management skills and the ability to deliver improvement projects in a structured manner. A H&S qualification is desirable, highlighting our commitment to safety in the workplace.

As an experienced leader you’ll understand how to manage at all levels and be able to demonstrate your capacity to work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way.

What we offer...

* 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.

* Holiday exchange scheme