Job Description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Hams Hall team in the position of Mechanical Chargehand.



Working within a multidisciplinary maintenance team you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our site's plant and equipment. Your responsibilities will include leading a team of technicians to support monitoring, modification, and management of the plant's mechanical equipment and facilities, carrying out preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, developing and implementing facility improvements, and assisting with installations of new equipment/machinery during weekly maintenance windows or plant shutdowns.



A major part of the role will be to develop the performance and capabilities of the mechanical technicians and to institutionalise the CMMS within their operational roles.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following:

Plan, co-ordinate and manage all site maintenance activities, safely and within agreed budget Ensure that all engineering contractors and suppliers that are engaged on engineering / maintenance tasks are compliant with SHEQ expectations Control and manage maintenance activities using preventative measures to minimise risk of downtime whilst ensuring rapid response to breakdowns and efficient follow up to identify corrective actions. Work in full collaboration with the electrical/control maintenance team Work in collaboration with the sites process/production teams Provide hands-on support, when required, during breakdowns or periods of poor facility performance Lead and co-ordinate mechanical breakdown activities as necessary Lead post-failure fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, follow up activities and investigations, the introduction of irreversible countermeasures, ... Identify and lead performance improvement activities - facility, departmental, individual, ... Development of the CMMS to improve work planning, data collection and analysis, performance management, labour deployment, technician led intervention, ....... Support CAPEX applications and delivery of approved projects as required. Ensure that site assets are operated efficiently and effectively and maintained to a high standard. The management and improvement of the departments mechanical technicians to ensure that, via personal development plans and coaching, employee competencies align with current and future operational needs of the business. Financial budget understanding, spend control and compliance including the overseeing of the stores and stock control etc Actively participate in the plants daily feedback reviews Actively support the co-ordination and execution of insurance inspections Manage and control the tackle store to Forterra standards A commitment to personal development is essential to adapt and meet the evolving demands of the role.

About You:

Flexible self-starter Engineering and maintenance background Supervisory experience of minimum 3 years in an engineering and maintenance function Relevant plant / sector experience would be advantageous Formal supervisory training would be advantageous Strong communication skills and an ability to develop good working relationships at all levels within the business. Effective and proven resource management skills H&S qualification is desirable Strong problem solving and prioritisation skills. A recognised mechanical trade qualification Formal supervisory qualification and/or relevant experience and a proven track record

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

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.