Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Amcor Limited; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Dumfries is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to maintain and develop our plant and equipment to the highest standards of reliability. You'll work with the Engineering team under the Engineering Manager, performing planned and unplanned maintenance to support continuous production.

The role requires an apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline and at least an HNC in Engineering, strong teamwork, problem-solving and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline is required.
• At least an HNC in Engineering is required.
• Strong background in engineering in a production maintenance environment is essential.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective maintenance, with installation and removal of site machinery as required.
• Ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate records and support audits and inspections.
• Provide an on-call service outside normal hours when needed.

Skills

Engineering background

Communication

Problem solving

Self-management

H&S risk assessments

Root cause analysis

Multi-skilled engineering

Quality focus

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical discipline

HNC in Engineering

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

Department: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Full-time or Part-time: Full-Time

Job Type: Employee

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, 70,000 colleagues across 140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Amcor Dumfries is a plastic wash and granulation plant which manufactures plastic lumber, outdoor furniture and landscaping products.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about improvement, proactive problem-solving, and shaping the future of Engineering within our site. You will join our Engineering team and will play a key role in maintaining and developing our plant and equipment to the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. You will be supported by the engineering team, and report to the Engineering Manager.

This is a Monday to Friday role comprising of 37.5 hours per week, 8am to 4:30pm.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must ensure they have the legal right to work in the UK before applying.

Key Job Accountabilities

As part of the Engineering team, you'll be responsible for:

• To provide effective maintenance, with installation and removal of site machinery when applicable.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Ensure all breakdowns are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
• Fully engage with the operations team to provide proactive support to the plant and equipment.
• Perform maintenance tasks as part of planned maintenance or as directed by the Engineering Manager.
• Understand the importance of accurate and clear written records, maintaining documents to a high standard
• Provide an out of hours “on call” service
• Participation in regular audits and inspections
• Use initiative and confidently make sound decisions quickly based on knowledge, experience and best practice.
• Regular and clear communication with the Engineering Manager, Supervisor and other key site people.Managing the safety improvements and close out of safety hazards across the site liaising with the relevant Manager.
• Performing routine and preventive maintenance on mechanical systems with the assistance of the wider Engineering team, delivering high standards of asset care for machines.
• Tracking adherence to a set PPM schedule and ensuring that inspections are carried out on time.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance and repairs for the department.
• Identifying and troubleshooting routine modes of failure and implementing corrective solutions.
• Inspecting mechanical systems and components for wear or damage.
• Ensuring adequate stock of critical spares are held.
• Working closely with Production Operators and acting on feedback to resolve reoccurring issues.
• Developing guides and SOP’s for specific machine related tasks.

Qualifications/Requirements

• You must have completed an apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline and have at least an HNC in Engineering.
• A strong background in engineering in a production maintenance environment is essential for this role.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to self-manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Experience of H&S Risk Assessments, writing safe working procedures and issuing work permits
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.Multi-skilled engineering experience is desirable.

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.
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