PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

KNOTTINGLEY SITE WEST YORKSHIRE

SALARY £36,200 per annum

Verallia UK is one of Europes most prominent manufacturers of premium glass containers, providing exceptional quality glass packaging for some of the worlds most prestigious spirit brands for over one hundred years. Glass is infinitely recyclable making it an important packaging material of today and more importantly of the future, as such the glass industry is an exciting and sustainable business to work in and be part of.

We have three sites all based in West Yorkshire and are currently seeking to recruit a highly motivated and pro-active individual to join our Engineering Department as a Production Maintenance Engineer at our Knottingley site.

Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, the main purpose of the role is to provide on-going and continuous support to production operations, ensuring optimum production efficiency at all times and that manufactured ware meets customer quality standards. Duties include supporting production changeovers throughout the day, the accurate and prompt set up of line and inspection equipment. attending to and resolving equipment breakdowns in a timely manner, as well as the delivery of PPM schedules.

Suitable candidates should be both enthusiastic and committed, and have a can-do, pro-active approach to work. Ideally candidates will be apprentice-trained, however, if applicants can demonstrate a high level of skills and knowledge within a similar role, with relevant transferrable skills then they will also be considered. The ability to work unsupervised to a high standard, work well within a small team and be able to prioritise their workload, as well use their own initiative, are essential behaviours and attitudes required for this role. In addition, an NVQ in an electrical discipline would be favourable, however, is not essential.

This is a day position working Monday to Friday on a two week rolling rota, consisting of one week 7.00am to 16.00pm followed by 9.00am to 18.00pm the following week. However, there is an element of flexibility required for this role and, as such, this may change from time to time to suit factory needs.

Successful candidates can benefit from the following:-

-Opportunity to develop new skills and develop a career in a successful multi million pound organisation.

-Job stability within a growing sustainable industry.

-Fantastic career progression opportunities for the right individuals.

-Other benefits associated with a large successful Company such as pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

-The site benefits from easy motorway access and provides free onsite parking.

This is an exciting time to join a successful team, make an impact and be a proud part of the future journey of the organisation. Therefore, if you are looking to broaden your skillset and take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, then this could the next step for you and your career.

Anyone wishing to apply for the above position should do so via the link below submitting an up-to-date CV and covering letter, stating why you would like to apply for this position and outlining any relevant skills. Alternatively, apply in writing to Caitlin Hollinger, HR Officer, at Verallia UK, Fernley Green Road, Knottingley, WF11 8DJ.

Closing date: 10th January 2025