ON CALL MACHINE MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Verallia UK is one of Europe’s most prominent manufacturers of premium glass containers, providing exceptional quality glass packaging for some of the world’s most prestigious spirit brands for over one hundred years. Glass is infinitely recyclable making it an important packaging material of today and more importantly of the future, as such the glass industry is an exciting and sustainable business to work in and be part of.

To support our growth and increasing production demands, we are currently seeking to recruit a highly motivated and pro-active individual to join our Engineering Department as an On Call Machine Maintenance Engineer at our West Yorkshire site in Knottingley. Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of glass forming machines within our Hot End Production Department, ensuring equipment achieves maximum efficiency and manufacturing performance.

Working in a small team you will also be responsible for the cleaning, checking, repairing, and refurbishing of spares to ensure availability and minimise downtime. The role is also responsible for the provision of an ‘on-call’ service to rectify and eliminate equipment faults and failures and minimise machine downtime, via a committed rota (one week in four), covering 365 days per year. This on-call provision will commence after familiarisation of the site and machinery.

Suitable candidates should be fully apprentice-trained and possess a good level of Maths and English, together with excellent problem-solving skills. You should also be enthusiastic and committed, with a pro-active and flexible approach to work. The ability to work well under pressure and prioritise your workload is also essential, as well as the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Previous knowledge of working within a glass manufacture plant and/or 24-hour process environment would be an advantage, however not essential.

This is a day position, working 40 hours per week, 6.00am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday, however, there is an element of flexibility required for this role and as such these may change from time to time to suit factory needs. In addition, you will be required to be on call one week in four.

Successful candidates can benefit from the following:

• Opportunity to develop new skills and develop a career in a successful multi-million-pound organisation.
• Job stability within a growing sustainable industry.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities for the right individuals.
• Additional payments for each call out attended.
• Other benefits associated with a large successful Company such as pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.
• The site benefits from easy motorway access and provides free onsite parking.

This is an exciting time to join a successful team, make an impact and be a proud part of the future journey of the organisation. Therefore, if you are looking to broaden your skillset and take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, then this could be the next step for you and your career.

Anyone wishing to apply for the above position should do so via the link below submitting an up-to-date CV and covering letter, stating why you would like to apply for this position and outlining any relevant skills. Alternatively, apply in writing to Caitlin Hollinger, HR Officer, at Verallia UK, 7 Fernley Green Road, Knottingley, WF11 8DJ.

Close Date – 10th January 2025