Plant Fitter

BRITISH GYPSUM; East Leake; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Healthcare options

Job summary

British Gypsum, part of Saint-Gobain, seeks a Mechanical Plant Fitter for our East Leake manufacturing site in Leicestershire. You will handle both planned and reactive mechanical engineering work to keep production running and meet customer demand.

The role requires an apprentice-trained mechanical engineer with a continuous improvement mindset, strong problem solving and communication skills, and familiarity with CMMS INFOR EAM and MS Office. Flexible hours may be required for a 24/7 plant.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level III in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reactive and planned engineering works on equipment including grinding mills, blow pots, forming and conveying belts, screw conveyors, etc.
• Use root cause analysis to solve problems and communicate relevant data to prevent reoccurrence regarding maintenance problems.
• Autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with contractors and shift electrician, working collaboratively on projects.
• Use the CMMS system (INFOR EAM) to plan your work, complete job reports, and order spares; proficiency with Microsoft packages is essential.

Skills

Problem solving

Maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

H&S focus

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

NVQ Level III mechanical engineering

Tools

CMMS INFOR EAM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an apprentice trained Mechanical Fitter (Mechanical Engineer) who is passionate about problem solving and maintenance?

At Saint-Gobain we are looking for a Mechanical Plant Fitter to work in our Engineering Team at our East Leake manufacturing plant in Leicestershire. You'll be responsible for the mechanical engineering activities on site, both planned and reactive, in order to keep production running so we can deliver to our customers on time, every time!

This Mechanical Fitter will be a part of our Mechanical Engineering Team. You'll be working on heavy machinery and will possess the initiative to solve problems, perform repairs, and collaborate with production as well as the wider engineering team.

British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS). Much of Britain has been built with British gypsum. Gypsum is the vital raw material at the heart of our plaster and plasterboard, and much of it is mined, milled and made in Britain. We have been mining gypsum for more than 150 years, a heritage we're very proud of.

This is a days-based role working Monday - Friday. Please note we are a 24/7 plant and would therefore require some flexibility out of hours in case of business needs. In reward for your experience and flexibility you’ll have access to a fantastic salary and some amazing benefits including a bonus and healthcare options.

What we’re looking for:

• A mechanical engineer with experience in a production or manufacturing setting
• Minimum NVQ Level III qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and problem solving as well as collaborate with other teams
• An apprentice trained mechanical engineer
• H&S focus - safety is paramount for our business
• Proficiency using CMSS systems and Microsoft packages plus ability to pick up other software when needed

What you will be doing:

• Reactive and planned engineering works on equipment including but not limited to grinding mills, blow pots, forming and conveying belts, screw conveyors etc
• Use root cause analysis to solve problems and communicate relevant data to prevent reoccurrence regarding maintenance problems
• Autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with contractors and shift electrician, working collaboratively on projects
• Use the CMMS system (INFOR EAM) to plan your work, complete job reports, and order spares. We also use Microsoft packages in our day-to-day roles so a proficiency with IT is essential

Are British Gypsum and Saint‑Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint‑Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high‑performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint‑Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint‑Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!