Multi Skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer in London

Energy Jobline ZR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ReFood is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Shift Engineer for its AD plant in Dagenham. The role is full-time, 12-hour shifts on a 4-on-4-off cycle, with days and nights including weekends.

You will be responsible for maintaining pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves and related equipment while following safety and site procedures. The position requires a recognised apprenticeship and mechanical/electrical skills.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship completed in mechanical engineering.
• CGLI or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in AD or anaerobic digestion industry is a plus.
• Experience with isolations and LOTO (mechanical and electrical).
• Able to work at height and flexible with hours.

Responsibilities

• Risk assessing all jobs before work begins.
• Planned preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, gearboxes and valves.
• Complete reactive tasks and log readings from on-site meters.
• Assist contractors and third-party asset services; housekeeping.
• Maintain logs and job sheets; support projects and improvements.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and training.
• Install and maintain equipment to minimise production interruptions.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required by management.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

LOTO

Working at height

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

CGLI or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Instrumentation

Hand tools

Job description

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.

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).

Duties and 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*