About the role:
The primary purpose of this job is to oversee production shifts, ensuring operational efficiency and providing immediate assistance for breakdowns. Responsibilities include conducting both reactive and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment to uphold quality and availability standards. Safety is paramount; thus, securing equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and conducting risk assessments are critical duties. Monitoring plant performance to pre-empt failures and maintaining cleanliness are also key tasks. Collaboration with supervisors, contributing to improvement initiatives, and participating in project discussions are expected. Additionally, the position requires mechanical support during shutdowns, ensuring shift coverage, and flexibility to undertake various tasks as needed by management.

Our commitment to sustainability drives our choices and we are part of creating sustainable and carbon neutral buildings. We encourage innovative thinking and challenge conventional norms. As part of our team, you’ll prioritise people’s health and safety, always ensuring zero harm is your unwavering commitment. Proactive problem-solving and achieving outcomes are at the core of what we do.

Key responsibilities:

  • Monitor the operational performance of the entire plant during production, proactively anticipating potential failures to reduce operational interruptions and maintain safe plant operations.
  • Monitor and assist during production shifts, offering prompt assistance for any equipment breakdowns to guarantee optimal plant operation through diligent maintenance.
  • Document any plant issues in the shift log to facilitate seamless handovers between teams.
  • Perform both reactive and preventive mechanical maintenance to ensure plant reliability, minimize downtime, and uphold product quality.
  • Collaborate with the maintenance team to execute maintenance plans and lubrication routines effectively.
  • Prioritise safety by ensuring all mechanical plants and equipment are guarded and safe, and that staff are aware of potential hazards.
  • Adhere to the company's safety policies, The Health and Safety at Work Act, and any additional safety directives issued.
  • Co-operate with the company's permit to work system, conducting thorough risk assessments before engaging with potentially hazardous systems such as steam, compressed air and hydraulic systems.
  • Maintain exemplary cleanliness in the workshop and factory areas.
  • Support management and colleagues with local project work supporting the execution of engineering projects on-site.
  • Propose enhancements and modifications to the plant, and discuss these suggestions with the maintenance team for evaluation.
  • Offer proactive mechanical support during scheduled shutdowns and weekly maintenance intervals. Management may limit vacation availability during these periods.
  • Ensure adequate staffing by providing shift coverage for fellow team members, aiming to maintain at least one Mechanical Engineer per shift.
  • Undertake additional tasks as capable and directed by supervisors.
  • Adhere to the company's policies, procedures and protocols, to ensure the highest quality standards for all our products and services.
  • Drive results by setting ambitious goals, measuring progress, and continuously improving.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Possesses a solid secondary education
  • Time served or suitably recognised qualification in production or Mechanical Engineering (e.g. ONC, EAL level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering )
  • Demonstrable practical experience in both reactive and preventative mechanical maintenance
  • Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and experience  in relevant software (e.g. design and calculation software)
  • Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and implement controls to mitigate risks to safe levels
  • Capable of collaborative teamwork within a rotational shift schedule
  • Highly proficient in spoken and written English
  • Safety conscious with proficient knowledge of health and safety regulations is desirable
  • Possessing comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in welding, as well as proficiency in pneumatics, hydraulics, and the operation of various plant machinery is desirable.

How to Apply:
Please share your CV and cover letter with us. You can email them to: ukcareers@hplush.com While we have set a closing date, if we receive high-quality applications, we might close this fantastic job opportunity sooner than expected. So, don’t hesitate - apply sooner rather than later!

Third-Party Agency Disclaimer: 
Please be advised that H+H UK Ltd does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from third-party recruitment agencies or any other entities. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment to third-party agents who submit candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team, or any other member of staff without a formal agreement.