Multi skilled engineer

Company: Forticrete
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Location: Thornley
Job Description:

To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our team at our factory in Thornley, County Durham.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote the highest Health and Safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Utilise a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to facilitate Planned Preventative Maintenance, Inspections, Service and Repairs.
  • Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs to existing heavy machinery, potentially installing new plant, designing and fabricating parts/structures.
  • Ensure rigorous application of continuous improvement tools and techniques across all areas of the manufacturing facility to optimise performance.
  • Work collaboratively across all support functions, building effective working relationships, to optimise factory performance.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • Time Served, Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical), Engineering Manufacture (Mechanical), Mechatronics (Mechanical) or equivalent.
  • Maintenance experience and fault diagnosis of Pneumatics and Hydraulics systems.
  • Knowledge of Welding / Basic Fabrication.
  • Computer literate in MS Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of basic continuous improvement tools and techniques.
  • Good knowledge of current Health and Safety Law and best practice application within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

  • Full time, permanent role.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Shift allowance.
  • 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 – discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc.
  • Personal development and career progression opportunities.

Please note, it is our policy to verify all relevant qualifications. You will be required to provide substantive proof of your qualifications so that we can verify them with the awarding body.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026