Job Description

WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression.

WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.


Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.


We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.


To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a

Process Improvement Engineer

to come and join our team at our Throckley site.

Specific responsibilities include:

Promoting the highest Health and Safety standards to ensure a safe working environment. Working with the factory management team to ensure development, promotion and implementation of Company, Factory and Team plans. Provision of engineering and technical expertise to facilitate the rigorous application of IMS tools and techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of the manufacturing capability. The collection, assimilation and analysis of engineering, production and process data and its effective use to develop and achieve key targets and objectives. Encourage and promote team-working at all times, nurturing ideas, opinions and a positive continuous improvement culture. Contribute to the budgeting process and potential Capital Spend. Planning and managing improvement projects. Supporting the Engineering Team providing expert guidance Deputising for the Engineering Manager Working collaboratively across all Ibstock Brick support functions, by building effective working relationships

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Electrical Engineering experience in a similar process environment Leadership experience developing successful teams Qualified to HNC level or equivalent in an electrical discipline Knowledge of programming and fault finding on PLC, PC, SCADA, HMI, Drive controllers etc. Recognised Health and Safety experience and qualification; ideally NEBOSH certificate Demonstrable experience of project management Excellent IT skills Good communication skills with good people skills who can sell an idea Knowledge and experience of utilising and implementing CI tools such as 5S, Kaizen etc Ideally apprentice trained in electrical or mechanical engineering.

Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.

More details:

Full time, permanent role Competitive salary Bonus scheme Digicare+ Provided by Aviva 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General 3x life insurance Share Save scheme eligibility Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc... Personal development and career progression opportunities

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don't perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.


Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.