Multi Skilled Engineer

Elis; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Elis offers an exciting opportunity for an Engineer to join their operations in Chorley. The role involves ensuring optimal performance of industrial laundry equipment, maintaining high safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. With a competitive salary and a focus on training and career development, this is a perfect opportunity for motivated professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

29 Days Holiday

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Programme

NEST Pension

21 Days holiday (prorata based on shift pattern)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing/process environment.
• Apprentice trained and skilled in electrical and mechanical trades.

Responsibilities

• Undertake remedial engineering works on industrial laundry equipment.
• Provide knowledge for continuous improvement projects and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fault finding

Education

Engineering Level 3 and 4 NVQ qualification

Higher National Diploma or C&G equivalent

Job description

About a career with Elis

Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene, and facility services solutions. We are a leader in most of the 29 countries in which we operate, employing 52,000 professionals.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Engineer to join a company that invests in training and development to provide their people with the opportunity to flourish and develop their careers!

Here at Elis, we recognise that our employees are the company's greatest asset and our investment in our people reflects this. Elis offers a wide range of assignments and career opportunities via a multitude of diverse job roles and career gateways between functions. This vast field of possibilities gives you the opportunity to achieve your career goals.

Your Mission at Elis

• You will undertake remedial engineering works to industrial laundry equipment on site as instructed by the Engineering Manager. Repairing equipment in a safe and timely manner ensuring that Production is regularly updated on progress.
• Provide knowledge and input into the continuous improvement of plant, machinery, and maintenance activities. Working with the Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager to identify areas and via 'small projects' find suitable solutions.
• To ensure the Company's disciplines, rules and standards are maintained.
• As part of the Engineering team, you always look to improve equipment performance, reliability, and running costs for replacement parts and consumables.
• Report any incidents, accidents and near misses in accordance with Health and Safety Policies. Ensuring that safe systems of work and best practice procedures are adhered to at all times.
• To ensure the Company assets are maintained to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Working with Senior Engineers and Engineering Manager to ensure that contractors are working safely on site and adhering to Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Guarantee all activities are carried out in accordance with the Site Health and Safety instructions and the SSG Health and Safety manual, as well as in accordance with relevant engineering standards.
• You will maintain excellent communication between Production staff and co-workers and ensure all handover of ongoing activities is carried out every day, and sharing all other information and practices as required.

The shift schedule is 12 hours, 4 on 4 off. Inclusive of 2 days and 2 nights pattern.

What will make you stand out?

• A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a manufacturing/process environment.
• Engineering Level 3 and 4 NVQ qualification. A 'Higher National Diploma' will be a distinct advantage or C&G equivalent. Must be apprentice trained, BTEC.
• Skilled in both Electrical and Mechanical trades with knowledge of engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical circuits and able to comprehend the relevant drawings/schematics.
• You will be self-motivated, able to make decisions and react quickly to the needs of the business.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships across all levels of management and staff and work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. (Inc. use of MS Office)
• To record PPM information into a CMMS system accurately.
• A logical approach to fault finding with a high attention to detail.
• Able to travel to offsite training facilities and other factories in the group, as and when required.

Desirable skills/knowledge

• Previous Industrial Laundry experience.
• Steam systems and chemical water treatment - BG01 or BOAS accreditation.
• Water network and heat recovery systems.
• Electronic component fault finding and testing.
• BS 7671IET wiring regulations.
• Inspection and Testing C&G 2391-52.
• Fabrication and welding.
• PTW risk assessor and contractor control.
• Legionella control, ACOP L8.
• Small to medium sized projects, 6 Sigma and Capex.
• IOSH managing safely

What's on offer?

• 29 Days Holiday
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

• Competitive Salary of £40000
• NEST Pension
• 21 Days holiday (prorata based on shift pattern)

Ready to take your career to the next level? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you'd be a great fit for our team.

Join us in shaping the future of our industry and enjoy a rewarding career. We can't wait to welcome you!

Interested?
Then apply online! Your contact person:

Claudia Cronin
HR & Talent Resourcing Manager
Tel: