Maintenance Engineer (shifts)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team in East London. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the reliability and efficiency of plant operations by maintaining mechanical and electronic systems while supervising maintenance activities. Your expertise in predictive and preventative maintenance will be crucial in enhancing plant availability. The company values personal development, offering comprehensive training and career growth opportunities. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a sustainable future, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Benefits

Full training provided

Performance reviews

Career planning support

Community volunteering opportunities

Mentoring programs

Leadership courses

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining mechanical and electronic systems.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis on component failures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance activities and optimize on-site resources.
• Conduct detailed root cause analysis and implement improvements.
• Participate in all stages of capital projects from planning to commissioning.

Skills

Multiskilled across various engineering trades

Experience in automated continuous process environment

Predictive and preventative maintenance techniques

Knowledge of PLC and high-tension control systems

Health, safety, and environmental systems knowledge

Education

HNC/NVQ 4 in engineering discipline

BTEC/ONC in relevant field

Completed Apprenticeship

Tools

SAP maintenance system

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What will you be doing?

This role involves working a 3-shift 8-hour pattern (6-2, 2-10, 10-6) at our Plaistow site, supporting the production of sticks, sachets, bottles, and cans. As a Maintenance Technician, you will provide efficient maintenance services to all plant and equipment used in our refinery and packaging areas, aiming to improve plant availability and reliability. You will be responsible for maintaining all mechanical and electronic systems within the packing, utilities, and jetty sections, solving problems, and implementing long-term solutions. You will work closely with the Area Maintenance Leader to plan, schedule, and agree on workloads, including preventative, predictive, and improvement activities.

• Supervise maintenance activities, optimizing available on-site resources and contractors to ensure high-quality repairs, servicing, and improvement projects.
• Manage and review SAP maintenance system data for budgeting, trend analysis, reliability, and maintaining accurate inventories.
• Conduct detailed root cause analysis (RCA) on component failures, and implement modifications and improvements to enhance reliability and performance.
• Supervise cleaning resources to maintain plant hygiene.
• Participate in all stages of capital projects, from planning and implementation to commissioning, including pre-delivery inspections and installation of new plant equipment.
• Perform plant isolations as required.
• Champion health, safety, quality, and environmental targets.

Location: Based at our Plaistow site (East London).

What are we looking for?

• Experience working in an automated continuous process environment.
• Multiskilled across various engineering trades.
• Preferably an HNC/NVQ 4 in an engineering discipline, or at least a BTEC/ONC in a relevant field, or completed Apprenticeship.
• Experience with predictive and preventative maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of PLC and high-tension control systems.

Training: We support your personal development by providing tools and dedicated time for performance reviews, development, and career planning. Full training will be provided through on-the-job learning, community volunteering, mentoring, secondments, or formal programs like apprenticeships and leadership courses. We want you to reach your full potential!

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener company.

Service Excellence: Strive to be the industry's gold standard through reliability, superior product quality, and excellent customer service.
Efficiency and Sustainability: Eliminate inefficiencies to be a sustainable, low-cost producer and generate reinvestment fuel.
Value-Add: Create strategic advantages and increased profitability through value-added products and services. Our core values of talent and culture underpin our efforts to build, retain, and motivate a winning team.