Job Description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Accrington team in the position of Assistant Engineering Manager.



The role holder will assist the Works Engineer in carrying out all Health and Safety, Compliance and Maintenance matters according to the works requirements.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following:

Planning, organising and documentation of site related Health and Safety Compliance matters. Assist with carrying out and reviewing Risk Assessments and SOP's Developing the Pirana system to the site's needs. Placing orders for remedial repairs and some critical spares. Control of Contractors to include receiving RAMS, Carry out site inductions, issuing Permit's to Work, signing in/ signing out, documentation. Ensure all Compliance documentation is kept up to date and ready for auditing. To oversee maintenance and construction schedules, including Plant Preventative Maintenance Schedules as detailed by the Works Engineer. To plan and supervise the work of engineering staff. To ensure that staff under his control are trained to an acceptable level of competence and qualified to carry out their work. Organise training requirements for the Maintenance Department and keep records up to date. To be responsible for the motivation and discipline of engineering staff within the Company's rules and Terms and Conditions of Employment. To deputise for the Works Engineer in his absence. In addition to these functions the role holder will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

About You:

Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines Effective communication skills, both verbal and written A minimum of a Mechanical or Electrical City and Guilds / ONC qualification. H & S Qualification to NEBOSH preferred but not essential. Project Management / Continuous Improvement experience. Supervisory/Managerial experience.

Training requirements for job role;

Company online induction. Risk Assessment, OMRA and SOP. Permit to Work. Pirana. Word, Excel, Power point.

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 Company Annual Bonus Scheme

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.