Multi Skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer

ReFood; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

ReFood is hiring a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer for its third state-of-the-art anaerobic digestion and transfer station in Dagenham. The role involves 12-hour shifts on a 4-on 4-off pattern, days and nights including weekends, focusing on maintaining pumps, motors, gearboxes and valves with strict safety practices.

Ideal candidates hold an apprenticeship and a mechanical engineering qualification, with experience in LOTO procedures and a collaborative, proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship and mechanical engineering qualification supported.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills required.
• Good communication at all levels and teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

• Risk assess all jobs before work begins.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, gearboxes and valves.
• Complete reactive tasks and record readings and check sheets.
• Assist with contractor services and maintain housekeeping.
• Complete logs and job sheets; contribute to projects and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and attend training.
• Install and maintain equipment to minimise production interruptions.
• Support other duties and ad hoc projects as required by management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Health & safety awareness

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

CGLI or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.