Engineering Team Leader

at  Ibstock PLC

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.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship to level 3 city and Guilds, NVQ etc
Experience of running a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) system
A degree of computer literacy with experience of Excel, word, outlook.
A high degree of self-motivation.
The ability to communicate effectively between departments.
Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate and develop the team.
Demonstrable ability to implement structured problem solving techniques, provide solutions and delegate responsibility.

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

ROLE SUMMARY:

The successful applicant will form an integral part of the Ibstock Dorket head Engineering department by leading a multi-disciplined team to focus on improved Reliability & OEE performance. Hours of work will be based around a 4 on 4 off shift rotating days and nights providing cover for a 7 day week production facility. Hours of work will be between the hours of 6 – 6 inclusive of paid meal break.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

The development/implementation of a computerised Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system.
Implementation of and adherence to all company and site control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in health and safety, Environment and quality.
Development and implementation of repair activities – working within production requirements to improve plant availability.
Liaise with and organise external contractors, ensuring they work to strict safety guidelines and meet Ibstock’s requirements.
Ensure maintenance tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively within a timely manner.
Effective interdepartmental liaison to achieve defined objectives to optimise efficiency.