Ibstock Brick PLC
Technical Assistant
Eclipse Site, Leicetershirer, Leicester Rd, Ibstock LE67 6HS
Ibstock Plc is a market leading manufacturer and partner of choice for innovative clay and concrete building products, building the face of Britain for over 200 years.
We’re no ordinary manufacturing business. Through our principal products of clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete stone masonry substitutes, concrete fencing, pre-stressed concrete products and concrete rail products, we’re committed to providing new solutions to today’s social and environmental challenges for the new build housing and domestic repair, maintenance, improvement markets (RMI) and infrastructure.
The successful applicant will assist in all aspects of the application of quality assurance, energy management and environmental control procedures.
Hours of work are 6.00am to 6.00pm on a 5 on 5 off, 5 on 5 off, 4 on 4 off rotating 12 hour shift pattern.
Specific responsibilities include:
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Kiln and Dryer Monitoring, kiln burner set up, repair and alarm response when required
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Carry out functional QA, Environmental and Energy tasks
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Product and Raw Material delivery acceptance, testing and analysis
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Driving a culture of process improvement, monitoring quality and Health and Safety awareness
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Appling IMS tools and techniques to generate improvements within the department and factory as a whole
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Recording and documenting results
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Training and monitoring the application of process checks throughout the factory
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Use 5S techniques to maintain and improve housekeeping
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
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Excellent timekeeping and attendance
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Self-motivated
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Numerate & literate
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A good understanding of the sciences
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Team working attitude
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Good communication skills
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High degree of Health & Safety awareness
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Ability to work as part of a team or on your own
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High degree of self-motivation
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Ability to work to set standards with the minimum of supervision
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A reasonable level of computer skills
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people 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 you to be your true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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.