Mechanical Shift Fitter

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Engineering Department could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone\’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are searching for a team member to join us as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at our Immingham Plant.

Within this role, the Maintenance Technician will be working on average just 12 shifts per month. Shifts are 12 hours and require flexibility to work days, nights and weekends.

Can you say yes?

• Are you aware of current workplace health and safety legislation?
• Do you possess mechanical skills, including general fitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, workshop machinery, and welding?
• Are you self-motivated and capable of working independently to meet tight deadlines?

If so we would welcome your application.

What you\’ll be doing:

The Mechanical Shift Fitter is primarily responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of process equipment during their shift. They will address process stoppages or abnormalities as needed, carrying out diagnostics, isolations, and repairs. Additionally, they will perform planned preventative maintenance and contribute to improvement activities.

• You are required to demonstrate appropriate levels of technical competence in assessing and mitigating risks and implementing relevant safeguards when undertaking any maintenance or intervention activity, working in a safe manner in accordance with relevant legislation, codes, procedures and accepted best practice, leading by example, and deploying a duty of care to oneself and others.
• To execute efficient and effective reactive maintenance to process interruptions or abnormalities, and to engage with the shift operational team in any other requested capacity, in order to contribute to shift and plant performance objectives.
  • To undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities according to the work schedule.
  • To develop own process knowledge and technical expertise in designated manufacturing processes, contributing to
  standardisation, optimisation, improvement and diagnostics initiatives, covering set-up, operation and maintenance.
  • To ensure that work is always undertaken to a high technical and professional standard, including where necessary
  supervising the work of others to ensure standards, quality and fulfilment.
  • To record all appropriate activity and observations in the SAP CMMS with sufficient technical detail to support later
  analyses.

What we\’d love for you to have:

• An NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance
• Awareness of current workplace health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of machine safety systems.
• Mechanical: general fitter skills, pneumatics, hydraulics, workshop machinery, welding
• Experience working with automated plant and equipment.
• Developed knowledge of manufacturing process plant, utilities and infrastructure throughout the factory.
• Process competencies to develop technical expertise.

We will provide:

• A salary of£45,800 + bonus
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
• Income Protection
• Access to a Reward & Benefits platform.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
• Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary).
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process – so we have committed to replying to your application within three working days.

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