Multi Skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer

SARIA UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

ReFood seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer for their state-of-the-art Anaerobic Digestion plant in Dagenham. The role is full-time on a 4-on-4-off 12-hour shift pattern, days and nights, including weekends.

You will perform risk assessments, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be safety-conscious with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised apprenticeship.
• Hold a minimum CGLI or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in the AD industry is advantageous.
• Experience of isolations and LOTO (Mechanical and Electrical).
• Dual skilled mechanical/electrical is desirable but not essential.
• Able to replace shafts, seals, bearings, pipework and couplings.

Responsibilities

• Risk assessing all jobs before work begins.
• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance and lubrication schedules on plant assets.
• Complete reactive tasks per defect list and log readings.
• Assist with contractor and third-party asset services and general housekeeping.
• Complete logs and job sheets as required.
• Participate in projects, continuous improvement, and modern manufacturing principles.
• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations and attend training.
• Install and maintain equipment to minimize production interruptions.
• Undertake other duties as required by management.

Skills

Safety mindset

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Teamwork / collaboration

Flexible hours

Education

CGLI or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Centrifugal pumps

Lobe pumps

Diaphragm pumps

Screw pumps

Job description

Business:

The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce renewable energy, heat and ReGrow, a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms. The plants also recycle the food waste packaging. The plants provide an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.

The Position

An exciting opening has arisen for a suitably qualified Multi-Skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer to join the team at ReFood’s third state of the art Anaerobic Digestion and Cat 3 transfer station in Dagenham. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join an established and growing company, that is committed to helping conserve natural resources and protect the environment. In return we will offer you the opportunity to develop your existing skillset and fulfil your potential.

The ideal candidate will be a safety conscious individual with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

This is a full-time permanent position working 12-hours shifts on a 4 on 4 off basis (days and nights, including weekends).

As a Maintenance Shift Engineer your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:

• Risk assessing all jobs before work begins.


• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance and lubrication schedule on plant assets such as: pumps, motors, gearboxes, and valves


• Completion of reactive tasks as per defect list, obtain readings from various on-site meters and completion of relevant check sheets.


• Assisting with contractor and third-party asset services and general housekeeping.


• Complete all logs and job sheets as required.


• Actively participate in projects, continuous improvement, and modern manufacturing principals.


• Be expected to adhere to all Site and Saria Group Health and Safety Regulations and required to attend Health and Safety, Fire and Welfare Training both on and off site.


• To install and maintain equipment ensuring minimum interruptions to production.


• To assist in any other duties and ad hoc projects as and when required.


• Undertaking any other duties reasonably requested by the ReFood Management Team.

Requirements

• Hold a recognised apprenticeship.


• Hold a minimum CGLI or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.


• Engineering experience (this would be advantageous if this was in the AD industry).


• Experienced in working with and applying isolations and isolation systems LOTO (Mechanical and Electrical).


• Dual skilled mechanical / electrical is desirable but not essential.


• Experience of Centrifugal, Lobe, Diaphragm, and screw pumps.


• Able to replace shafts seals and bearings, pipework, fittings, and couplings.


• Confident with valve replacements and basic pneumatics.


• Must be used to working at height.


• Basic IT Skills.


• Have a flexible approach to working hours.


• Have an analytical approach to problem solving.


• Be able to communicate well and professionally at all levels.


• Be able to work on your own or as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Salary: Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.