Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

PQ Corporation; Warrington; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability of plant operations. This role involves performing preventative and reactive maintenance, commissioning new equipment, and collaborating with production teams to optimize equipment availability. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, with at least five years of experience in the chemical or manufacturing sectors. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and continuous improvement in a dynamic work environment, where your contributions will directly impact operational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in engineering roles in chemical/manufacturing.
• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent training required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment for maximum reliability and safety.
• Carry out planned maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Investigate and repair faults in mechanical and E,C&I disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Problem-solving

Technical Reporting

IT Skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

HNC in Engineering

Tools

SAP System

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (PQCO-15) Warrington, England

Salary: GBP46293 - GBP46293 per annum

Job Title: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £46,293.00 (Basic Salary) plus £6,660.00 (Rota/Call Out Allowance)

Job type: Full Time - 37.5hr Week

For over 200 years, PQ (Silicas) has envisioned the future of performance chemicals through collaborative innovation, making products that touch all of us, every day.

We are a leading global supplier of silicate and derivative products that serve as environmentally friendly substitutes for materials used in a variety of applications.

The role:

To maintain site plant and infrastructure through effective preventative and reactive maintenance to achieve a safe working environment & optimal equipment technical availability whilst working within the agreed policies, standards and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Maintain all the plant and equipment on the PQ Silicas Warrington Site in a safe and efficient manner to ensure maximum plant reliability.
• Commission new equipment and interact with other members of the plant’s maintenance and production teams.
• Investigate faults and repair plant and equipment from a mechanical or an E, C&I technical discipline.
• Carry out planned maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and contribute to the achievement of production targets.
• Inspect, maintain, and adjust plant and associated equipment in accordance with necessary GMP standards.
• Understand mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, conveyors, piping systems, and hydraulic equipment.
• Understand E,C&I equipment, such as safe electrical isolation, 3 phase motors, control circuits, and instrumentation.
• Participate in meetings, reliability studies, and RCAs to assist in making improvements.
• Identify and progress minor improvement projects.
• Liaise with suppliers of equipment to ensure correct specification and procurement of spares.
• Adhere to SHE principles and comply with PQ safety practices.
• Familiar with the permit to work system, risk assessment, and isolation procedures.
• Motivated to contribute to continuous improvement at a personal and team level.
• Possess good verbal, written, and problem-solving skills, able to prepare technical reports and plan work.
• Good IT skills, building on existing proficiency and developing competence in the Company's systems.

Special Features:

• Part of the Technician on call rota and weekend duty cover.
• May be required to work extra banked hours as required by business.
• Expected to work across all areas of PQ Silicas Warrington site.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in engineering roles within chemical / manufacturing industry.
• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent training scheme, supplemented by training.
• HNC in Engineering, or equivalent and/or relevant experience.
• Expected to become conversant with all PQ Silicas Engineering standards and SAP system.

Working Hours: M-F 08:00am – 4:00pm (with half an hour for lunch), salary includes 160 banked hours, approximately 1 week in 10 they will be on call, with weekend cover 1 in 10.

Additional Info:

PQ is not currently sponsoring VISAs for this role; please refrain from applying unless able to work in the United Kingdom.

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