Senior Engineer in Aldershot

Overview

Our client based in Portsmouth is a multi‑service provider and they have a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Senior Engineer to join a company that invests in training and development to provide their people with the opportunity to flourish and develop their careers!

Responsibilities

• Lead and organise an Engineering team, apply strategies and deliver efficient workflow within an industrial laundry processing plant.
• Guarantee all activities are carried out in accordance with the Site Health and Safety instructions, the SSG Health and Safety manual, and relevant engineering standards.
• Understand compliance responsibilities and maintain records to an auditable standard.
• Carry out regular and accurate assessment of energy measurables using trend data.
• Ensure fast response to deviations in working towards common CSR goals.
• Provide knowledge and input into the continuous improvement of plant, machinery and maintenance activities.
• Work with your Engineering team to identify areas and find suitable solutions.
• Ensure the Company’s disciplines, rules and standards are maintained.
• Order replacement parts and consumables, track and maintain budgets.
• Report and investigate any incidents, accidents or near misses in accordance with Health and Safety Policies.
• Ensure that safe systems of work and best practice procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Maintain Company assets to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Manage contractors on site, ensuring they work safely and adhere to Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain excellent communication between Production staff and co‑workers, ensuring all handover of ongoing activities is carried out daily.
• Record PPM and reactive information into a CMMS system accurately and keep the system up‑to‑date with changes.
• Report statistics into the group.
• Apply a logical approach to fault finding with a high attention to detail.
• Travel to off‑site training facilities and other factories in the group, as and when required.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience working in a manufacturing/process environment.
• Skilled in both Electrical and Mechanical trades with knowledge of Engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical circuits, and able to comprehend the relevant drawings/schematics.
• Self‑motivated, able to make decisions and react quickly to the needs of the business.
• Logical approach to fault finding with high attention to detail.
• Experience of mentoring apprentices and/or developing Engineers.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• Steam systems and chemical water treatment.
• BG01 or BOAS accreditation.
• Water network and heat recovery systems.
• Electronic component fault finding and testing.
• BS 7671 IET wiring regulations.
• Inspection and Testing C&G 2391‑52.
• PTW risk assessor and contractor control.
• Legionella control, ACOP L8.
• Small to medium sized projects, Six Sigma and Capex experience.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification.
• Previous Industrial Laundry experience.
• Experience managing a team of Engineers is a distinct advantage.

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 33 days holiday.
• Working with a great team.