Multi-Skilled Engineer

Multi-Skilled Engineer

PPG | Stowmarket

Full Time | Permanent

The Role:

We now have an exciting new opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team in Stowmarket. This position will involve completing reactive and planned maintenance on all Plant equipment to ensure minimum impact on daily production. It will also ensure that every task is completed in a safe working environment and is responsible for reporting any safety hazards. 

What's we can offer:

• Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews
• Excellent work/life balance! All weekday shifts with most finishing at 3.30PM (No nights or weekends!)
• Local site annual bonus structure
• Overtime available on weekends or with voluntary call outs (Optional and paid at x1.3 - x1.6)
• Generous holiday allowance with bank holidays off and 6 extra lieu days per year
• Excellent career progression, with training courses and upskilling opportunities available

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out frequency based Preventive Maintenance plans to site standards across all areas of the site and rectify any issues found.

• Diagnose breakdown causes and repair efficiently and effectively to ensure minimum downtime is seen in production of goods.

• Carry out equipment installations as required to current organisational and regulatory standards and be involved in or familiar with any project plans for the installation of new equipment.

• Proactivity suggest where something in the engineering function can be modify and Improved such as equipment, plant and processes.

• Calibrate instrumentation including Weighing systems, Flow control, Level indicators etc.

• Provide technical advice, training support and information to  departmental managers, supervisors, staff and external contractors relating to electrical/mechanical systems and equipment.

• Carry out effective 5S processes and housekeeping of Workshop, and Plant areas affected by all maintenance activities.

• Be proactive in business process improvement initiatives and be aware of equipment performance trends such as efficiency, quality and waste.

• Respond to reactive/corrective maintenance requests in a timely manner to reduce the impact on plant/machinery downtime

Key Skills:

• Multi-skilled, however, mechanically biased with electrical knowledge is accepted.

• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is ideal.

• Ability to work to deadlines and unsupervised.

• Quality and Health & Safety awareness.

• Minimum Level 3 qualification or apprentice trained.

• Good communications skills at all levels

• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.