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.
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
To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to come and our Birtley factory in Chester-Le-Street, DH2 1AJ.
The successful candidate will be responsible for plant wide proactive and reactive electrical maintenance activities, to ensure the optimum performance of the factory.

Our industry leading manufacturing business with an impressive growth plan, supported with large scale investment, and an existing established network of manufacturing facilities across the UK. We are now seeking to appoint an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team, with a salary of £52,374 - 4 on 4 off days and night shift pattern

• Salary of £52,374
• Production performance based bonus
• 22 days holiday per annum
• Up to 10% Pension Match
• TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT - We operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development which will include:
• Upskilling and training
• TPM Tools & Techniques inclusive of 5S principles
• Asset care, RCM, TPM and CMMS training
• Leadership and management training for those who are keen to progress their careers and demonstrate ambition
• The ability to work a continental shift pattern covering - (4 on 4 off shift pattern) days and nights

The working culture is friendly, and one that encourages the sharing of best practice, whilst providing a platform for continuous learning and development.

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

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 electrical maintenance and repairs to existing heavy machinery, potentially installing new plant.
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, by building effective working relationships, to optimise factory performance.