Engineer

Elis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-service provider in Greater London is looking for a dedicated Engineer to handle industrial laundry equipment maintenance. In this role, you will perform engineering works and repairs, contribute to continuous improvements, and ensure adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or 4 qualifications, at least three years of manufacturing experience, and strong communication skills. This position provides a supportive work environment with numerous development opportunities and offers 29 days of holiday.

Benefits

29 Days Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive salary and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing/process environment.
• Ability to comprehend engineering drawings/schematics.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake remedial engineering works on industrial laundry equipment.
• Repair equipment safely and timely.
• Maintain Company assets and improve their performance.

Skills

Manufacturing/Process experience

Electrical and Mechanical trades

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and decision-making

Education

Engineering Level 3 and 4 NVQ qualification

Apprentice trained, BTEC

Job description

About a career with Elis

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 their people with the opportunity to flourish and develop their careers!

Here at Elis, we recognise that our employees are the company's greatest asset and our investment in our people reflects this. Elis offers a wide range of assignments and career opportunities via a multitude of diverse job roles and career gateways between functions. This vast field of possibilities gives you the opportunity to achieve your career goals.

The role is based in our Wednesbury site. The shift pattern is 4 Days on - 4 Days off - 4 Nights on - 4 nights off doing 12 hour shifts.

Your Mission at Elis

• Undertake remedial engineering works to industrial laundry equipment on site as instructed by the Engineering Manager.
• Repair equipment in a safe and timely manner, ensuring that Production is regularly updated on progress.
• Provide knowledge and input into the continuous improvement of plant, machinery, and maintenance activities.
• Work with Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager to identify areas and, via 'small projects', find suitable solutions.
• Ensure that Company 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.
• Ensure that safe systems of work and best practice procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Maintain Company assets to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Work with Senior Engineers and Engineering Manager to ensure contractors are working safely on site and adhering to Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Guarantee that all activities are carried out in accordance with Site Health and Safety instructions, the SSG Health and Safety manual, and 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?

• A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a manufacturing / process environment.
• Engineering Level 3 and 4 NVQ qualification. A Higher National Diploma will be a distinct advantage or C&G equivalent.
• 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 the 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).
• Record PPM information into a CMMS system accurately.
• A logical approach to fault‑finding with a high attention to detail.
• Ability 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, 6 Sigma and Capex.
• IOSH managing safely.

What's on offer?

29 Days Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that offers many development opportunities, has national structure to facilitate ambition and offers a friendly and supportive working environment.

Interested?

Then apply online! Your contact person: Helena Fearnley-Brown
Tel: TPBN1_UKTJ