Engineer

ELIS; Renfrew; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

29 Days Holiday

Training & Development

International company environment

Zusammenfassung

Elis Inchinnan is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will support the performance and reliability of site machinery and equipment through planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and fault-finding in a fast-paced production environment.

You will work with Operations to minimise downtime, improve equipment performance and contribute to site improvements. The role offers an opportunity to develop skills within a global textile and facility services organisation.

Qualifikationen

• 3 years' experience in manufacturing, production or process-driven environments.
• Strong practical mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
• Experience with electrical circuits, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Logical fault-finding and interpretation of engineering drawings.

Aufgaben

• Carry out planned, preventive and reactive maintenance across site machinery and infrastructure to maximise reliability.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and implement repairs safely and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment and site infrastructure to high standards and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and site performance.
• Collaborate with Production and other site teams and communicate effectively.
• Ensure engineering activities meet Health & Safety requirements and standards.
• Complete inspections, PPM records and CMMS documentation accurately.
• Support equipment upgrades and broader engineering projects.

Kenntnisse

Engineering experience

Multi-skilled

Technical knowledge

Fault-finding

Proactive approach

Safety-first mindset

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

CMMS system

Jobbeschreibung

• Inchinnan
• Full-time
• Permanent

About Elis

About a career with Elis

At Elis, we're more than a leading provider of textile, hygiene and facility services. We're an international business helping organisations across a wide range of industries operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.

With a presence in 31 countries and nearly 59,000 employees worldwide, we offer the strength and stability of a global organisation, combined with the opportunity to make a real impact and build a rewarding career.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. From investing in professional development to recognising individual contributions, we're committed to helping our people grow and achieve their ambitions.

We're proud of the recognition we've received for our commitment to people, sustainability and responsible business practices:

• World's Best Companies – Recognised among the world's leading employers, reflecting our commitment to building a great place to work.
• EcoVadis Platinum Medal – Recognition of our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
• CIPD People Management Awards 2024 – Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative for our Employee Voice programme, recognising our commitment to listening to our people and acting on their feedback.

Whether you're building your career in operations, engineering, logistics, sales or one of our support functions, you'll be joining a business that values teamwork, encourages new ideas and provides opportunities to develop and progress.

At Elis, you're not just joining a business. You're joining a team where your contribution matters and your career can grow.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled, hands‑on Engineer to join our team at our Inchinnan site, playing an important role in keeping our operation running safely, efficiently and reliably.

Working within our Engineering team, you'll support the performance and reliability of our site, machinery and equipment through planned and preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault‑finding and remedial engineering works.

This is a varied engineering role within a fast‑paced operational environment where your technical knowledge and problem‑solving skills can make a genuine difference. You'll work closely with our operational teams to minimise downtime, improve equipment performance and help keep our site moving.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas, support site improvements and develop your skills as part of a business that believes in investing in its people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Keeping our operation moving – Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across site machinery, equipment and infrastructure to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Fault‑finding and problem‑solving – Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, identify root causes and implement effective repairs and solutions safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining our assets – Help ensure our equipment and site infrastructure are maintained to a high standard and operating as efficiently as possible.
• Improving performance – Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and overall site performance.
• Working with Operations – Build strong relationships with Production and other site teams, responding to engineering requirements and communicating effectively when issues arise.
• Putting safety first – Ensure engineering activities are carried out in line with site Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work and relevant engineering standards.
• Maintaining high standards – Complete inspections, PPM records and engineering documentation accurately using our CMMS system.
• Supporting improvement projects – Contribute to equipment upgrades, remedial works and wider engineering projects that improve the operation for the future.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a practical Engineer who enjoys getting to the root of a problem and working in a busy operational environment.

You’ll Ideally Bring

• Engineering experience – Around 3 years' experience within a manufacturing, production or process‑driven environment.
• Multi‑skilled capability – Strong practical mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
• Technical knowledge – Experience working with areas such as electrical circuits, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Fault‑finding expertise – A logical and methodical approach to diagnosing problems, with the ability to interpret relevant engineering drawings and schematics.
• A proactive approach – Self‑motivated, comfortable making decisions and able to react quickly to operational requirements.
• A safety‑first mindset – An understanding of safe engineering practices and the importance of identifying and communicating potential risks.
• Strong communication and teamwork – The ability to build effective working relationships with Engineering, Production and colleagues across the wider site.
• Attention to detail – Comfortable maintaining accurate PPM and maintenance records using a CMMS system.
• Flexibility – Willingness to occasionally travel to other Elis locations or external training facilities when required.

Great to Have

You don't need to tick every box. Experience or qualifications in any of the following would be an advantage:

• Engineering NVQ Level 3 or 4, BTEC, City & Guilds, HND or equivalent
• An apprentice‑trained engineering background
• Industrial laundry or another high‑volume production environment
• Steam systems and chemical water treatment, including BG01 or BOAS accreditation
• Water networks and heat recovery systems
• Electronic component fault‑finding and testing
• BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations
• Inspection and Testing – City & Guilds 2391‑52
• Fabrication and welding
• Permit to Work (PTW), risk assessment and contractor control
• Legionella control and ACOP L8
• Small to medium‑sized engineering projects, Six Sigma or CAPEX experience
• IOSH Managing Safely

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with strong practical engineering skills, a safety‑first mindset and a genuine desire to solve problems and keep our operation performing at its best.

What We Offer

As part of Elis, you'll join a supportive and established international business where your contribution is valued.

We Offer

• A competitive salary
• Training and ongoing development
• Opportunities to progress your career within Elis
• The stability and opportunities that come with being part of an international organisation
• A supportive working environment where your ideas and contribution matter
• 29 Days Holiday

Working Pattern

This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, providing a good balance between working days and time off.

You will work four consecutive shifts followed by four consecutive days off, on a rotating shift pattern covering both days and nights.