Graduate Operations Support Engineer - Temporary Maternity Cover

Uniting Holding; Alloa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Alloa seeks a Graduate Operations Support Engineer for temporary maternity cover. The role involves supporting the Works Manager with rotating equipment while promoting customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Candidates should hold a degree in Engineering and understand rotating machinery. This position offers robust employee benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Mental Health First Aiders/Champions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Understanding of rotating machinery from a mechanical perspective is essential.
• Electrical knowledge is advantageous.
• Understanding of quality systems and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall support to the Works Manager for rotating equipment.
• Assist in implementing lean principles for processes.
• Liaise daily with the Works Manager to improve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Understanding of rotating machinery

Fluent in MS packages (Excel, Word, Project)

Knowledge of engineering principles and practices

Repair methods and operations knowledge

Education

Degree qualification in an associated Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Trillium Flow Technologies serves customers in the power, oil & gas, general industry and water & wastewater sectors with highly engineered valves, pumps and actuators, as well as complete support in every phase of a project or operation. We have UK facilities/offices in Alloa, Elland, Bedford, East Kilbride and London, with employees-based UK-wide at customer sites.

Role

Graduate Operations Support Engineer - Temporary Maternity Cover | Engineering Industry | Workshop – Alloa

Responsibilities

• Provide overall support to the Works Manager on all activities with a specific focus on rotating equipment such as submersible motors and centrifugal pumps.
• Serve as a key link between the Works Manager and Workshop, working closely with Workshop Supervision, Quality and Health & Safety to ensure the integrity of overhauls and daily operations within the quoted lead-time and customer specifications.
• Assist in implementing lean principles for processes and products.
• Liaise daily with the Works Manager to improve customer satisfaction, support profitable growth, and expand the submersible motor and pump customer base.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• 8 Bank Holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme – Purchase up to 5 days extra annual leave with equal monthly payroll deductions
• Pension Scheme – Up to 8% employer contributions
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance – 2x annual salary if not in the pension; 4x salary if in the pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Volunteering Scheme – support your local community
• DSE Specsaver vouchers and eye test
• Free Car Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential external support
• Wisdom App by Health Assured – wellbeing information and resources
• Mental Health First Aiders/Champions
• Discounts, cash back and offers across stores, travel, cinema, gym membership and more
• Long Service Recognition
• Health Cash Back Plan – medical expense reimbursements and GP consultations
• Costco membership – available to all employees
• Rota Day Scheme – work additional hours to accrue extra days off

Skills and Education Required

• Understanding of rotating machinery from a mechanical perspective (electrical knowledge advantageous)
• Degree qualification in an associated Engineering discipline
• Understanding of repair methods and operations of engineering equipment
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards
• Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices
• Fluent in MS packages such as Excel, Word and Project

Objectives of the Role

• Provide best-in-class, customer-focused service in a timely and efficient manner
• Manage and update workshop documentation, adopting lessons learnt for continual improvement
• Assist in managing and coordinating workload to meet business/client requirements
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships through regular communication with internal peers and support functions
• Focus on customer satisfaction within the service industry workshop, achieving on-time delivery, working within budgeted hours and required quality
• Assist Project Engineers to implement feedback from workshop and drive continual improvement
• Work with Works Manager and Technical Support to analyse equipment failures using recognized techniques (e.g., FMEA, RCM, RCA)
• Develop operating practices and procedures supporting overhaul processes and future developments; participate in continuous improvement projects
• Collaborate with workshop and field service teams to report, analyse and develop improvements on contract performance
• Actively support and promote the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures

*Please note if all questions are not answered your application may not be processed.

*Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK and be based in the UK; otherwise your application will not be processed.