Kiln Burner

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.

To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for aKiln Technician to come and join our team at our Cattybrook in Bristol

Specific responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and maintaining consistent operation of the tunnel kilns and driers in a safe manner
• Completing burner set-ups, basic mechanical repairs, planned maintenance and lubrication activities.
• Conducting quality, environmental and process checks and testing to ensure product compliance and optimal performance.
• Maintaining higher standards of housekeeping and environmental to support the Factory's 5S programme.
• Assisting with kiln car maintenance tasks e.g. refractory replacement, wheel greasing.
• Checking of kiln car loads, and marshalling cars around the factory as required.
• Assist in the development of Risk Assessments and Standard Safe Operating Procedures
• Recording and documenting of process results and maintenance activities.
• Delivering through the process of IMS (TPM) plant improvement initiatives and continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• High degree of Safety Awareness
• Excellent time keeping and attendance
• Flexible - available for overtime when needed
• Adaptable to changing priorities and tasks.
• Self- motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Methodical and systematic approach with a high attention to detail
• Numerate and literate
• Team working attitude
• Demonstrable problem solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Basic mechanical or scientific aptitude, including Mathematics and Science GCSEs A-C grades.
• PC Literate

Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.

More details:

• Full time, permanent role - with hybrid working options
• 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 - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc?
• Personal development and career progression opportunities

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.

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