Jobs at FORTERRA BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED (Now Hiring) — 6 open

We are currently looking for two enthusiastic individuals to join us at our Engineering Services in the positions of Plater/Welder and Machinist Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity, with yearly salary increases, to work towards becoming a fully skilled engineer at one of the UK’s leading building material manufacturers.

Closing date

30th June 2026

Apprenticeship summary

• Working week

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Annual Salary

£20,800pa

• Expected duration

48 months

• Start date

1st September 2026

• Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

• Location

Forterra Engineering Services, Whittlesey

Vacancy description

The Role includes but is not limited to:

• Ensuring the efficient and safe Fabrication of Parts to specification by utilising the skills taught during your training
• Carrying out on-site maintenance during schedules maintenance periods and installation of fabricated equipment as required
• Carrying out pre-use inspections and logging/reporting faults as they are identified

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Problem Solving
• Good Time Management
• Able to work individual or as part of a team

Personal qualities

• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Trustworthy
• Honest
• Punctual and conscientious
• Good attention to detail

Desired qualifications

A minimum of 3 GCSEs, or equivalent, including English and Maths at grades A* - C (9 - 4).

Prospects

Fully trained Maintenance Engineer with potential to be supported to complete HNC/D

Things to consider

• Salary will be reviewed throughout apprenticeship
• The first year of the apprenticeship includes residential training in Birmingham. 

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.

Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.