Job Opportunity - Engineer

Job Title:  Engineer
Location:  Coventry 
Salary: £50k + OT
Benefits:  To be discussed at interview
Shifts:  5 x 8 hour shifts per week
(Week 1 - 6am-2pm), (Week 2 - 2pm to 10pm), (Week 3 - 10pm to 6am).
Occasional weekends paid as overtime may be required.

Applications or to gain more information should be submitted to info@sherbournerecycling.co.uk With your CV and covering letter attached.

Introduction
A newly built state-of-the-art materials recycling facility is seeking a multi-skilled Engineer to keep the site plant running smoothly, undertake preventative maintenance, and ensure downtime is kept to a minimum. The Engineer will have experience in all aspects of engineering including hydraulics, conveyors, PLC controlled equipment, sortation equipment, and balers. The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar manufacturing or industrial environment, and qualified in a relevant mechanical/electrical engineering subject. In addition, the Engineer will have great problem solving and teamwork skills and a thirst for improvement.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake PPM’s of the plant as per the OEM’s specifications and record successfully into a CMMS.
• Perform duties of the team leader in their absence.
• Monitor performance and engagement of support staff.
• Monitor and adhere to Health & Safety compliance across the shift.
• Provide support to operators as and when needed.
• Undertake plant repairs in a timely manner to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Monitor performance of the cleaning team.
• Mentor junior members of the team to ensure training and compliance goals are met
• Contribute and drive-in continuous improvement mentalities into the team. 

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

• Proven experience in on-site maintenance activities and worked on heavy equipment such as conveyors, motors, bearings, basic fault finding, Robotics and hydraulics.
• Completed minimum level 3 apprenticeship in engineering or similar.
• Worked to tight schedules and in a planned maintenance environment.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Great problem-solving skills.
• Able to work to the shift pattern mentioned in the job description.
• Health + Safety awareness and good practices.

Desirables:

• Experience of PLC based systems and waste management industry.

Applications
Applications or to gain more information should be submitted to info@sherbournerecycling.co.uk With your CV and covering letter attached. The role will remain open until the right candidate is found.