Lead Engineer

Flexipol Packaging Limited; Dunstable; Vor Ort; GBP 50.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Annual performance bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice for extra leave

Zusammenfassung

Flexipol Packaging Limited in the United Kingdom is hiring a Production Controller to oversee the safety and maintenance of extrusion processing machinery and to ensure adherence to preventive maintenance schedules. You will work with Engineering and Production teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in engineering, strong problem‑solving and communication skills, and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifikationen

• NVQ Level 3 in engineering and regulatory requirements.
• Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics engineering knowledge.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge.
• Experience with workshop equipment such as mitre saw and pillar drill.
• Experience in extrusion processing machinery maintenance (desirable).
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Aufgaben

• Routinely assess machinery safety and report defects to the Engineering Manager.
• Prohibit use of machines liable to injure staff; take corrective action.
• Adherence to all scheduled PPM tasks.
• Communicate concerns to the Assistant Engineering Manager.
• Complete shift reporting as prescribed.
• Complete weigh scale records and calibration with feedback to Production Controller where applicable.
• Trouble shooting and resolve problems with Team Leaders/Print Co-ordinator.
• Assist production during problems or job changes.
• Perform mechanical repairs and electrical repairs.
• Stock checks and requests for parts as needed.
• Carry out routine plant checks (Chillers/Compressors/Vacuum systems).
• Regularly check safety protection systems (Interlocks).
• Support engineering management on complex problems.
• Participate in improvement project work and safety initiatives.
• Carry out any other instructions to support business objectives.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Mitre saw

Pillar drill

Hand tools

Jobbeschreibung

Key areas of responsibility:

• To routinely assess the Safety of the machinery and report any defects that need attention to the Engineering Manager.
• To make safe and if necessary, prohibit the use of any machine that is liable to cause injury to any employee or visitor to the site.
• Adherence to all scheduled PPM tasks.
• To communicate all areas of concern with regard to the Plant, buildings, and Machinery to the Assistant Engineering Manager.
• Completion of shift reporting as prescribed.
• Completion of weigh scale records and calibration schedules with feedback to the

Production Controller where applicable.

• Trouble shooting and resolve of problem in conjunction with the Team Leaders / Print Co-ordinator where necessary.
• Routine assistance to production during problems or job changes.
• Mechanical repairs.
• Electrical Repairs.
• Stock checks and requests for parts where necessary.
• Routine Plant Checks, Chillers / Compressors / Vacuum systems.
• Regular checking of safety protection systems – Interlocks etc.
• Problem solving in conjunction with the Engineering Manager and Assistant Engineering Manager on problems of a more involved nature.
• Improvement project work.
• Company Safety Improvement project work.
• Carrying out any other appropriate instructions/tasks necessary to the success of the business as determined by the Engineering Manager.

The person:

• An individual with an analytical and logical approach to problem solving, based on root cause analysis methods (Fishbone, 5Why).
• Someone who has high attention to detail.
• A can-do attitude, able to overcome obstacles with a team approach.
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your time and to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels and to motivate others.

Knowledge, training, and experience required:

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 qualification in engineering discipline. Must meet any regulatory requirements of the relevant role.
• Fully conversant & capable of carrying out work related to Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in using workshop equipment and tools, e.g., mitre saw, pillar drill and hand tools.
• Strong knowledge base around the maintenance of highly extrusion processing machinery (desirable but not essential).
• Experience gained from working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Package:

• Competitive salary £55,000 per annum
• Annual Holiday Entitlement of 25 days + BH
• Hours of work Mon-Thu 8AM-4.30PM, Fri 8AM-4PM
• Annual performance bonus
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for buying additional leave days
• Cycle to Work Scheme

This role is being advertised internally and externally and is open to all members, agency, and contractors.

Flexipol is an Equal Opportunities and Age Positive Employer

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK