Multi skilled engineer

My client situated in Halifax are looking for a Multi skilled engineer to join their growing team

Company description - Multi skilled engineer

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My client is an innovative manufacturer of non-woven and foam abrasive products as well as a distributer in the UK of coated abrasives. They have sites across the UK & have a wealth of experience in the manufacture and development of abrasive products.

Job description - Multi skilled engineer

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, the candidate will carry out, according to competency and with minimum supervision, those tasks necessary to achieve the objective of engineering maintenance and installation in accordance with the site HSE standards and desired site reliability and technical including:

• Must demonstrate a fundamental understanding of his/her particular core skill area
• Carry out engineering activities in a safe manner, utilising appropriate PPE as specified.
• Be involved in all safety initiatives, i.e. audits, incident reporting, shutdown safety initiative, etc including use and engagement in site permit work procedures.
• Carry out planned maintenance activities in order to facilitate the move from breakdown to planned maintenance on site.
• Participate, as required, in the construction, installation and commissioning of approved plant modifications and projects.
• Overhaul equipment to manufacturer’s/site standards in order to provide cost effective maintenance on site.
• Undergo basic engineering cross-skill training and upskill training in core skill area and actively seek opportunities to apply these skills in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering activities on the site.
• Work flexibly in all required areas of the site and in close co-operation with other members of his/her engineering team.
• Undergo further training for either plant equipment or engineering tools changes and assist in the training of new personnel where necessary. Use Maintenance Management Systems to create stores requisitions and feedback work details as necessary.

Qualifications - Multi skilled engineer

• Possess the relevant electrical qualifications and experience to be able to work safely within a manufacturing environment
• Possess fundamental engineering mechanical knowledge and skills
• Apprentice trained in Electrical or Mechanical engineering a prerequisite for this role
• Educated to GCSE (Grades A-C) or equivalent
• IT literate
• Positive communicator - verbal and written
• Able to accept "change" and work flexibly to high standards
• Customer focused (internal and external
• Ability to supervise and advise contract workers to safely complete required tasks on site
• Experience of foam abrasive and extrusion manufacturing equipment
• Strong adherence to health, safety, environment and quality standards
• Self-motivated and capable of working to tight deadlines
• Must be aware of and capable of working to engineering best practice

The role is based on a weekly 3-shift rotation (mornings/afternoons/nights) Monday-Friday paying a salary between £42-£46k (DOE)

Additional information - Multi skilled engineer

Competitive benefits and services including

• Pension
• Life assurance
• 24 holidays + statutory leave
• Employee assistance programme Perkbox
• Employee discounts on company products
• Development opportunities
• On-site parking