Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure optimal equipment availability and safety at their Warrington site. This role involves maintaining plant and infrastructure through effective preventative and reactive maintenance, working with both mechanical and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in engineering within the chemical or manufacturing sectors and will be adept at diagnosing faults and executing repairs. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and continuous improvement, and contribute to a safe and efficient working environment where your expertise will make a real difference.

Benefits

30 days holiday allowance

On site Physiotherapy

Bike2Work Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering roles within chemical/manufacturing.
• HNC in Engineering or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all plant and equipment on the PQ Silicas Warrington Site.
• Investigate faults and repair plant and equipment from mechanical or E,C&I disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

HNC in Engineering

Recognized apprenticeship

Tools

SAP system

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: PQ Silicas - Warrington Site

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. These include end uses such as matting agents in surface coatings, clarifying agents for edible oils and beverages, additives to paints and coatings for thermal insulation, and sensory particles in personal care products to improve feel attributes.

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:

1. To maintain all the plant and equipment on the PQ Silicas Warrington Site. The equipment is to be maintained in a safe and efficient manner to ensure maximum plant reliability.
2. The technician will be involved with the commissioning of new equipment and will interact with other members of the plant's maintenance and production teams.
3. Investigate faults and repair plant and equipment from a mechanical or an E, C&I technical discipline.
4. Carry out planned maintenance schedules in accordance with the requirements of the planned maintenance system to minimise downtime and contribute to the achievement of production targets.
5. The inspection, maintenance and adjustments of plant and associated equipment in accordance with necessary GMP standards.
6. An understanding of mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, conveyors, piping systems, high speed micronisers / mills, palletisers / packing machines, and hydraulic equipment.
7. An understanding of E,C&I equipment, such as; safe electrical isolation, 3 phase motors, control circuits, actuators, instrumentation (level, pressure, temperature, flow etc.).
8. Actively participate in meetings, reliability studies and RCAs to assist in making improvements.
9. Proactively identify and progress minor improvement projects.
10. Liaise with suppliers of equipment to ensure the correct specification and procurement of spares.
11. Adhere to SHE principles, demonstrating commitment to safety through willingness to learn, behaviour and actions, complying with PQ safety practices and committed to zero tolerance of unsafe acts.
12. Fully familiar with the permit to work system, risk assessment and isolation procedures.
13. Motivated and eager to contribute to continuous improvement both at a personal and team level.
14. Good verbal, written and problem-solving skills, able to prepare technical reports, procedures and able to plan work.
15. Good IT skills, building on existing proficiency and developing competence in the Company's systems.

Special Features:

1. Part of the Technician on call rota and weekend end duty cover.
2. May be required to work extra banked hours as required by business.
3. The Multiskilled Technician will be expected to work across all areas of PQ Silicas Warrington site.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

1. The job holder ideally will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in engineering roles within chemical / manufacturing industry. Further Multi skilling training will be provided if required.
2. Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent training scheme, supplemented by training.
3. HNC in Engineering, or equivalent and / or relevant experience. Excellent understanding of all process plants and able to diagnose faults on Process Equipment.
4. The Technician will be expected to become conversant with all PQ Silicas Engineering standards.
5. The Technician will be expected to become conversant with PQ Silicas SAP system as used within the Engineering Department.

Benefits:

1. Holiday allowance: 30 Basic, 8 Bank Holiday, Warrington Walking Day - Total 39
2. On site Physiotherapy and Occupational Health
3. Bike2Work Scheme
4. BUPA Cash Plan Scheme
5. Private Medical Insurance
6. Group Life Assurance Scheme
7. Company Discretionary Sickness Scheme
8. Pension Scheme

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, there's also weekend cover 1 in 10 with a long weekend to compensate.

Additional Info:

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

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Mechanical technician, Multi Skilled Technician, Technician, Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Repair Technician, Mobile Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, may also be considered for this role.