PLASMOR LIMITED is one of the UK’s largest independent building block and block paving manufacturers, with a reputation for supplying quality products to our customers.
A vacancy for a Shift Engineer has arisen within our production plant at our site in Widnes, Cheshire. Reporting to the Site Engineer / Engineering Manager, the position demands good teamwork and a versatile skill set to fulfil the various responsibilities and duties of the role. Whilst experience in hydraulics and/or electrical systems is desirable, training will be provided.
Principle responsibilities will include:
· Liaison with Production Team Leaders regarding maintenance activities,
· Adherence to the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule,
· Safe and efficient maintenance and repair of block plant machinery and associated equipment, including carrying out dynamic risk assessments of work to be done,
· Effective and timely response to resolving breakdown issues,
· Carrying out regular checks and inspections as directed by your Line Manager,
· Reporting any and all issues immediately they are identified,
· Assisting in production and cleaning down of production related equipment / machinery as directed by your line manager.
· Safe and responsible operation of materials handling equipment, once trained,
· Maintenance of a tidy working environment
· Reduction of waste materials, parts, etc. during maintenance and repair,
· Adherence to good health and safety standards at all times,
· Ensuring your line manager is kept fully up to date with the progress and conclusion of maintenance and repair activities.
Other responsibilities:
· The jobholder will be required to perform ad-hoc duties in accordance with the needs of the business,
· The jobholder will be expected to provide holiday / absence cover for other colleagues within the business as and when required, and in accordance with management instructions,
· The jobholder is expected to be receptive to development training in both an in-house and external nature.
A degree of physical activity is intrinsic within this role, including manual handling of large machinery parts/components and other equipment, negotiating steps / ladders / vertical ladders and above ground open-mesh floor walkways, accessing various areas of production machinery, the use of hand/pneumatic tools. There is also a requirement to wear items of personal protective equipment, (PPE), including, for certain tasks, respiratory protective equipment.
Working hours:
Working 40 hours per week with a requirement, when necessary, to work up to 48 hours per week. This will be on a 2-shift system, alternating each week from 6:00am to 2:00pm, and 2:00pm to 10:00pm, rotating and covering for holidays and sickness as and when required.
Employment Package:
· Competitive salary
· Annual holiday entitlement, comprising 22 days paid holiday increasing by 1 day per year up to 27 days, plus statutory holidays
· Participation in the profit-sharing scheme (discretionary payment being based on company performance)
· Annual service bonus
· Stakeholder auto-enrolment pension scheme
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
