Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bathford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high security manufacturing seeks a Mechanical Engineer at Bathford Paper Mill. The role focuses on supporting maintenance of mill plant and equipment, ensuring safety standards, and managing engineering projects. Ideal candidates will have formal qualifications and relevant experience, with a commitment to HSE practices.

Benefits

34 days holidays

Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution

Life assurance of four times basic salary

24/7 Employee assistance programme

Private Medical Insurance

Training and development costs covered

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant experience leading a multi-skilled engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to all production and service facilities.
• Ensure pro-active mechanical, electrical and instrument maintenance.
• Join the on-call rota for 24-hour engineering cover.

Skills

IT literacy

Knowledge of process plant equipment

Education

BSc, HND or equivalent experience

Job description

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We have a truly exciting opportunity to work within a high security manufacturing environment, where products are made for identity documents consumed across all corners of the globe. As a truly international company, our product is a national token of pride, delivered to our commercial and government customers for over 300 years. At Portals, we deliver exceptional performance by driving innovation and change, working with pace and a positive attitude. Our values underpin everything we do here at Portals. If you are aligned with our vision and have the experience to succeed in the roles below, we would love to hear from you.

This full-time role of Mechanical Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager and is within the Engineering department. This role is based on site at Bathford Paper Mill.

Job Purpose:

The key role of the Mechanical Engineer is to support the Engineering Manager, to ensure safe and effective maintenance of Mill plant and equipment, both planned and corrective. You will facilitate and champion HSE, Lean Manufacturing and Walk the Floor activity and act as a customer champion for engineering issues associated with the running of the paper mill.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide hands-on support to all production and service facilities.
2. Liaise with the HSE & Security departments, ensure that legal and company standards for Safety, Environment and Site/Security are maintained and monitored.
3. Ensure pro-active mechanical, electrical and instrument maintenance of plant and equipment to the highest achievable standard.
4. Join the on-call rota to provide 24-hour engineering cover for mill operations.
5. Investigate failures and carry out root cause analysis to provide permanent solutions to avoid repeats. Encourage a fixed & understood culture.
6. Help plan and manage monthly and annual shutdowns.
7. Supervise and direct contractors in both maintenance and project capacities.
8. Provide support in development of multi-skilled shift maintenance personnel.
9. Liaise with process personnel on process improvements.
10. Identify engineering materials requirements for improvement projects.
11. Carry out site installation of new equipment as well as modification of existing equipment and plant.
12. Manage spares, stores and purchasing of items.
13. Develop and maintain the site engineering database Planet FM working to provide relevant maintenance schedules and routines.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Formal qualifications at BSc, HND or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years relevant experience involved in leading a multi-skilled engineering team within a process industry.
• IT literacy to allow for access and interrogation of PC-based systems, CMMS management systems and the recording of engineering compliance-related data.
• Knowledge of services as well as process plant equipment.
• Formal HSE qualification, preferably NEBOSH. Support will be provided to achieve this.
• First Aid at Work certificate.

Company Benefits:

• Days – 34 days holidays. You can also sell up to 5 days holiday as part of a salary sacrifice arrangement.
• Pension scheme which offers an employer contribution of up to 9% of salary.
• Life assurance of four times your basic salary.
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme, Lifeworks with access to counselling, financial and legal advice, plus additional perks with discount codes for stores, gyms, and experiences.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Digital GP through Aviva.
• Training and development costs associated with the role paid for.