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 A MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER TO COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM AT OUR FORTICRETE SITE IN LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORD, LU7 4SD.

The successful candidate will be providing plant wide maintenance service, departmental support and mechanical repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained.
The shift pattern for this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role is a 4 on 4 off day and nights, 12 hours shift patterns, option of overtime is there for those that would like to earn extra.
Shift Patterns Days 5x - 8 hour shifts Mon-Fri - Lates 5x 8 hour shifts Mon- Fri - Night 4x 10 hour shifts Mon-Thur
As such we are keen to speak with an experienced industrial Mechanical Maintenance Engineer seeking to join our forward-thinking company with large backing who wants to further their professional career.
Training and career development, including health and safety training, management training (ILM), cross skilling and upskilling

Job security and personal development within a market leading, international manufacturing organisation like Ibstock Plc.

• Competitive Salary of
• Shift Allowance
• 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights
• 22 days holiday per annum
• Share scheme & Pension match up to 10%
• Extensive training and personal development
• The ability to work with a team of skilled engineers across maintenance and project engineering activities.

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.

Flexible & self-motivated working attitude.
Numerate & literate.
Pneumatics, hydraulics, bench fitting and welding skills.
High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions to problems.

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

Providing plant wide maintenance service, departmental support and mechanical repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained.
Monitor & supply Engineering support of machine set-up & changeovers to ensure that the product conforms to any quality assurance standards and ensuring changeovers are as efficient as possible.
Daily liaison with the Engineering Manager/Technical & Production Manager to ensure that all production maintenance requirements are undertaken.
As a member of the Engineering team promote the development and implementation of the Factory IMS & CMMS system.
Design, fabrication and machining of parts and structures to service the needs of the business.
As a member of the engineering department applying rigorous application of TPM Tools & Techniques to generate Continuous Improvement throughout all areas of the Factory.
As a member of the Engineering team applying the 5S principles to deliver world-class standards of housekeeping.