Mechanical Engineering Technician

Blue Octopus; St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in glass manufacturing seeks two Mechanical Engineering Technicians for maintenance responsibilities at St Helens. Offer includes a full-time permanent and a 12-month fixed term position, emphasizing safety, communication, and proactive maintenance. Attractive benefits including holiday, pension, and bonus scheme included.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Group Personal Pension Plan with up to 8% employer contribution

Free parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Completed a relevant Engineering Apprenticeship and qualified to NVQ Level 3.
• Proven experience in a similar technical role.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance on Float Production Process and all associated plant.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability.
• Provide training and mentoring to apprentices and colleagues.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Hazard Identification

Maintenance

Diagnostics

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

1x Full Time, Permanent

1x 12 Month Fixed Contract, Full Time

WHO ARE WE?

The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology.

Our mission is to be the global leader in innovative high-performance glass and glazing solutions, working safely and ethically with a vision ofChanging our Surroundings, Improving our World.

In the UK we manufacture and distribute float, rolled and coated glass under the Pilkington brand name.

THE ROLE

Opportunities have arisen for two Mechanical Engineering Technicians (one permanent, one 12-month fixed term contract), based at Greengate, St Helens. The successful candidates may be required to work at either Float Manufacturing site, depending upon operational requirements, from 7:48-16:00 on Monday to Friday.

Our Mechanical Engineering Technicians are responsible for all aspects of the maintenance on the Float Production Process and all associated plant, buildings, services and vehicles. The duties include, but are not limited to: planned preventative maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability; fault finding and diagnostics in emergency breakdown or planned situations; modification and improvement of plant; hazard identification and elimination; problem solving; ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and supporting and contributing to the site HSE initiatives; providing training and mentoring to apprentices and colleagues; using SAP CMMS system to record maintenance activities and parts used.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful applicant will have completed a relevant Engineering Apprenticeship and be qualified to NVQ level 3, with proven experience within a similar technical role. It will be necessary to work unsupervised for extended periods and be capable of identifying, generating and managing their own workload which will involve effective communication with Supervisors and members of other areas.

Applicants must be willing to join the 1-in-9 on call team to provide out of hours coverage in line with the needs of the process, and must be flexible in order to respond to changes in priority or emergency situations which may include operating on a shift system.

Working safely is our top priority and all applicants must be prepared to learn and consistently adhere to the Safe Operating Procedures defined for their work areas, and to report hazards and incidents in a timely manner.

BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Bonus scheme (based on business performance and not guaranteed)
• Group Personal Pension Plan with up to 8% employer contribution
• Free parking
• Cycle to Work scheme

If you believe you can take on the challenge, we very much want to hear from you!