Engineer

Elis ™; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 36,450 - 44,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Elis ™ is seeking a committed Engineer to join their team in Bishop Auckland. The position involves working in a 3 shift rotation and requires at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with an Engineering Level 3 and 4 NVQ or equivalent.

The successful candidate will undertake remedial engineering works, ensure maintenance of equipment, and contribute to the continuous improvement of solutions. The company offers a competitive salary up to £40,500 and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing/process environment.
• Apprentice trained with skills in both Electrical and Mechanical trades.
• Ability to comprehend engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Undertake remedial engineering works to industrial laundry equipment.
• Provide input into continuous improvement of plant and maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical and Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering Level 3 and 4 NVQ qualification

BTEC or equivalent

Tools

CMMS system

MS Office

Job description

Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene, and facility services solutions. We are a leader in most of the 29 countries in which we operate, employing 52,000 professionals. We have a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Engineer to join a company that invests in training and development to provide people with the opportunity to flourish and develop their careers.

The role is based in our Bishop Auckland site working on a 3 shift rotation pattern.

Your Mission at Elis

• Undertake remedial engineering works to industrial laundry equipment on site as instructed by the Engineering Manager, repairing equipment in a safe and timely manner and ensuring Production is regularly updated on progress.
• Provide knowledge and input into the continuous improvement of plant, machinery, and maintenance activities. Work with the Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager to identify areas and via small projects find suitable solutions.
• Ensure the Company’s disciplines, rules and standards are maintained.
• Always look to improve equipment performance, reliability, and running costs for replacement parts and consumables.
• Report any incidents, accidents and near misses in accordance with Health and Safety Policies, ensuring that safe systems of work and best practice procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure Company assets are maintained to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Work with Senior Engineers and the Engineering Manager to ensure contractors are working safely on site and adhering to Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Guarantee all activities are carried out in accordance with the Site Health and Safety instructions and the SSG Health and Safety manual, as well as in accordance with relevant engineering standards.
• Maintain excellent communication between Production staff and co‑workers and ensure all handover of ongoing activities is carried out every day, sharing all other information and practices as required.

What will make you stand out

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing/process environment.
• Engineering Level 3 and 4 NVQ qualification. A Higher National Diploma or C&G equivalent is an advantage. Must be apprentice trained, BTEC.
• Skilled in both Electrical and Mechanical trades with knowledge of engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical circuits and ability to comprehend relevant drawings/schematics.
• Self‑motivated, able to make decisions and react quickly to the needs of the business.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships across all levels of management and staff and work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, including use of MS Office.
• Ability to record PPM information into a CMMS system accurately.
• Logical approach to fault finding with high attention to detail.
• Able to travel to off‑site training facilities and other factories in the group as and when required.

Desirable skills/knowledge

• Previous industrial laundry experience.
• Steam systems and chemical water treatment – BG01 or BOAS accreditation.
• Water network and heat recovery systems.
• Electronic component fault finding and testing.
• BS 7671 IET wiring regulations.
• Inspection and testing C&G 2391‑52.
• Fabrication and welding.
• PTW risk assessor and contractor control.
• Legionella control, ACOP L8.
• Small to medium‑sized projects, Six Sigma and CapEx.
• IOSH Managing Safely.

What's on offer

• 29 days holiday.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

We offer a competitive salary of up to £40,500 depending on experience and the opportunity to work for a company that offers many development opportunities, has national structure to facilitate ambition and a friendly and supportive working environment.

Interested? Apply online. Contact: Helena Fearnley-Brown, Tel: LNKD1_UKTJ.