Multi Skilled Engineer/Team Leader

MULTI-SKILLED ENGINEER

PONTEFRACT

DAYS - Perm Early's

UP TO £38,000

We are looking for a motivated multi-skilled engineer to join a market leading manufacturing company within their respective field. Reporting directly to the engineering manager you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.

Role Description

• 70/30 electrical bias
• PLC- F.F (sniders)

• Active engagement with plant safety, raising of safety concerns and strict adherence to the 12 Work Safe Basics
• To actively and analytically fault find
• Operate in line with all Wavin HS&E standards and procedures
• Sensors, relays and drives
• Single and 3-phase
• Planned and reactive maintenance
• Understanding of mechanical engineering

• Active engagement with plant safety, raising of safety concerns and strict adherence to the 12 Work Safe Basics
• To be a hands-on (80/20% split practical/office based ) member of the maintenance team, providing leadership and motivation to the engineering team.
• Leading a multi-skilled engineering team including delegation of work and monitoring individuals and team performance
• Responsible for identifying and prioritising pro-active and reactive maintenance tasks on a daily basis
• Supporting the Engineering Lead in the day to day running of the department
• Communicate with the site leadership team escalating any problems or issues related to production and engineering
• Ensuring best practice is followed by the team and shared across all shifts
• The writing of clear, concise handovers between shifts; capturing machines issues that could impact production
• Lead the shift on day to day maintenance activity maintaining machine availability.
• Liaise with Engineering Lead regarding Continuous Improvement and long-term projects.
• Provide hands on support for shift teams.
• Identify training requirements of maintenance team
• Mentor apprentice(s) within the maintenance department
• To actively and analytically fault find
• Operate in line with all Wavin HS&E standards and procedures
• Appropriate supervision of team and contractors including permit writing and inductions
• Drive Health & Safety and Environmental related issues to the Operational site leadership team
• Identify and implement PPM and AM schedules and activities, driving continuous improvement

Skills and Qualifications

Hold a NVQ level 3 / a recognised apprenticeship in Engineering
Possess an ILM level 3 - Management / Leadership qualification would be advantageous

Background: Manufacturing

If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly