Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and Treatment Plant Operator

Duration: Permanent
Hours: 40 per week when working shifts B & C, and 44 per week when working Shift A. This equates to an average of 41.3 hrs per week (Full Time Position).
Work Pattern: Working a 3-week rotating shift system, Monday to Friday with 30 minutes unpaid break.

– Shift A: 6:00am to 2:30pm (Shift A will work the Saturday rota from 6:00am to 10:00am)*
– Shift B: 2:00pm to 10:30pm
– Shift C: 8:00am to 4:30pm (Shift C will cover remaining call out hours on a call-out basis)
*You will be required to work every 3rd Saturday.

Salary/Rate: £39,748 plus call out premium of £5,565 per annum.

We are the largest paper sack producer in the United Kingdom and one of the major sack producers in Europe supplying the agriculture, flour, cement/building products, minerals and food industries.

We are based near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, YO41 1HS, (5 miles from Pocklington, 13 miles from York). Due to call out responsibilities we are looking for applicants who live within a 20 mile radius of the site.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our existing team.

Qualifications required:
-Qualifications in mechanical engineering
-Good knowledge of mechanical maintenance and operation of all factory machines
-Good practical mechanical ability; and ability to work under minimum supervision

The job involves:
-Routine setting up and maintenance of sewing machines and tables
-Repair of sewing machines as required
-Repair, maintain, and attend breakdowns of all plant and machinery, including building maintenance, and any other work allocated by the Engineering Manager, Technical Engineering, Operations and Production Directors
-Assist with the with the upgrade of equipment and installation of new equipment
-Complete hot work permits to ensure this work is undertaken in a safe manner
-Ensure maintenance activities are controlled and do not pose a risk of cross contamination
-Undertake call-outs as scheduled by the Technical Engineering Director
-Maintain daily work records
-Ensuring all safe working procedures/instructions are followed at all times whilst performing maintenance and repair work
-Ensure all waste is correctly segregated and disposed of in the appropriate waste container.
-To carry out daily maintenance, calibration and repairs of the Treatment Plant (training will be given), as scheduled and directed by the Engineering Manager/Technical Engineering Director
-Awareness and adherence to the Company’s, Quality, Health and Safety, and Environmental Policies and Procedures
-Strict adherence of the Company Hygiene Policy and Procedure

The candidate would ideally meet the following criteria:
-Have experience of production machinery
-Have experience of paper converting machines (preferred but not essential)
-Be positive & flexible
-Commitment to product, quality & safety
-Able to work as a team and independently
-Hold a current UK driving licence

Benefits:
-Paid sick leave of up to two months (after completing probationary period)
-Company pension scheme
-Free cash back health scheme
-28 days holiday pay per annum (this includes 8 days bank holidays)
-On site subsidised canteen
-Free car parking
-Uniform provided

To find out more or apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to:  Juergen.Bopzin@eastridingsacks.co.uk