Forterra has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of building products in the UK Construction industry, made possible only through the talent, ingenuity and commitment of everyone who works in our business. Our employees are the key to our success and together we keep each other safe and create ground-breaking innovations in an environment where everyone is valued, included and encouraged to make the most of their talents.
If you would like to work in a supportive, innovative environment where you will be allowed to grow and to build your knowledge alongside leading professionals in building products manufacturing, then we encourage you to look at our current vacancies.
In addition to a competitive salary, when you join Forterra you will also have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards.
Our values help define the way we work together – with our colleagues, our customers and suppliers, and the communities within which we operate. They provide a set of guidelines to help us keep improving ourselves and our business
Safety is our number one priority, and our ambition is a zero-harm workplace where everyone feels safe. We are each responsible for our own safety, health, and well-being, and for creating an environment where everyone feels confident to challenge unsafe practices.
We treat everyone fairly, involve them in decision-making and have open communication channels. Our commitment to inclusion and equality ensures the business has a diverse workforce. Supported by our training and development programmes this creates an engaging workplace that attracts and retains successful people
Our business values and depend on its customers. We work hard to develop strong, mutually beneficial relationships that ensure we are always a preferred supplier. We are focussed on supporting our customers by improving the sustainability of our products.
Working to the highest standards of compliance and environmental management – and mindful of our responsibility as a good neighbour – we manufacture and supply industry-leading products, delivering them when and where our customers need them.
We embrace change and are open to new initiatives that bring better ways of working which benefit the environment. Whether through developing new products, reducing our use of plastics and cutting carbon emissions, we endeavour to continually improve all aspects of our business and performance.
Whatever route you take to join Forterra, whether you join us as a graduate, an apprentice or straight into a role, you will be assured of first-class support to help you develop your skills and build the career you want.
Leading building products manufacturer Forterra is proud to have an inclusive and diverse workforce. Among the company’s current employees is Martyn Jady, a delivery agent from Tamworth who is deaf and has worked for Forterra for nearly two decades. read more
Since 2016, Forterra has taken on 79 apprentices with several more due to enrol by the end of this year. As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, our Head of Talent Management, Michelle Francis, explains why apprentices and apprenticeships are important to Forterra, and introduces us to three of our current apprentices. read more
According to WISE, the campaign for gender balance in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), women represented 22% of the core STEM workforce in 2018. On closer examination, just 8% of skilled tradespeople were female, alongside 12% of engineering professionals, and women made up a mere 13% of STEM managers. read more
Forterra is an accredited Living Wage employer certified by the Living Wage Foundation. We aim to reward a hard day’s work with a fair day’s pay, ensuring a decent standard of living for our employees and their families.
Forterra are a bronze member of the 5% club, a movement of employers working to create a shared prosperity across the UK by campaigning for greater skills training through ‘earn and learn’ job opportunities.
