Technical Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Location: | Eclipse Factory - Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6HS |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AUG20257855 |
Summary
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 a Technical Assistant to come and join our team at our Eclipse Factory in Ibstock.The successful applicant will assist in all aspects of the application of quality assurance, energy management and environmental control procedures.Hours of work are 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, shift pattern is 5 on 5 off and once a month 4 on 4 off.Specific responsibilities include:Kiln and Dryer Monitoring, kiln burner set up, repair and alarm response when requiredCarry out functional QA, Environmental and Energy tasksProduct and Raw Material testing and analysisDriving a culture of process improvement, monitoring quality and Health and Safety awarenessAppling IMS tools and techniques to generate improvements within the department and factory as a wholeRecording and documenting resultsTraining and monitoring the application of process checks throughout the factoryUse 5S techniques to maintain and improve housekeepingEssential Qualifications & Experience:Excellent timekeeping and attendanceSelf-motivatedNumerate & literateA good understanding of the sciencesTeam working attitudeGood communication skillsHigh degree of Health & Safety awarenessAbility to work as part of a team or on your ownHigh degree of self-motivationAbility to work to set standards with the minimum of supervisionA reasonable level of computer skillsThink you can make a difference? WE ARE your future. More details:Full time, permanent roleCompetitive salaryBonus scheme10% Shift allowanceDigicare+ Provided by Aviva10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General3x life insuranceShare Save scheme eligibilityFull access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family membersAccess to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…Personal development and career progression opportunitiesOur 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.