Plant Fitter - Section Leader

JR United Kingdom; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Plant Fitter to oversee engineering activities and drive plant efficiency at their Runcorn site. In this pivotal role, you will lead maintenance operations, mentor a skilled team, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Your expertise in mechanical systems and continuous improvement will be crucial in delivering high-performance insulation solutions. This innovative firm values inclusivity and offers flexible working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in sustainable construction.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and mentoring teams is essential.
• Proficiency in pneumatics, hydraulics, and fault-finding is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise craftspeople and contractors for maintenance activities.
• Maximize plant efficiency through continuous improvement strategies.
• Conduct diagnostics and repairs on mechanical systems.

Skills

Team Management

Continuous Improvement

Mechanical Diagnostics

Pneumatics and Hydraulics

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Welding and Fabrication

Education

Time-served Apprentice or Equivalent Experience

Tools

SCADA Systems

CMMS (Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Isover, part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, is seeking an experienced Lead Plant Fitter with a strong passion for continuous improvement and leadership. As a Section Leader, you will oversee daily engineering activities, ensuring optimal plant efficiency and maintaining high standards of maintenance.

Based at our Runcorn site you’ll contribute to delivering sustainable, high-performance glass mineral wool insulation for thermal, acoustic and fire protection solutions.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a skilled Plant Fitter in Runcorn to lead maintenance activities, drive plant efficiency, and support team development.

Experience in the following is an advantage, though we are open:

• Experience managing, mentoring, or supervising a team
• Time-served apprentice or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, and drives (or similar)
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Efficient management of work orders and spare parts
• Desirable but not essential: Experience in welding, fabrication, lifting operations, and gas-fired process equipment

What You’ll Be Doing

As Section Leader, your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising craftspeople and contractors to ensure safe and efficient maintenance activities
• Maximizing plant efficiency through continuous improvement and planned maintenance strategies
• Conducting fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on mechanical systems
• Leading and developing your team by sharing technical knowledge and providing apprenticeship training
• Overseeing SCADA systems, CMMS (maintenance management system), and ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations

Inclusivity at Isover and Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction 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.

Flexibility

The world of work is changing. 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: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can’t promise to meet every request when we’re recruiting. But 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!