At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide maintenance and repairs on plant machinery while ensuring safety standards.
- Company: Join Villeroy & Boch, a leading ceramics manufacturer with a rich history.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for growth and skill development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with flexible hours and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that shapes innovative products and improves plant efficiency.
- Qualifications: Mechanical skills are a plus; problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries.
Job Purpose: You’ll provide preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on plant machinery within the required timescales. You will operate to the highest health & safety standards and strive to improve plant performance and efficiency. This key role is to support for the PCM casting cell and the technical engineering departments, and to support the site wide engineering functions when necessary.
Key Accountabilities:
- Adhering to Health & Safety / Environmental requirements in line with Company Procedures, Legislative requirements, LOTO and ‘Permit to Work’ procedures.
- Mould change support on all PCM machines to be carried out with precision and detail.
- Work in various aspects of the plant on mechanical improvements.
- To be able to support the plant in equipment breakdowns.
- To support within technical & engineer functions around the plant.
- Contributing to Plant Engineering projects when required.
- Ensuring all engineering interventions meet the required standards in line with best practice.
- Completing on site TPM system to ensure all jobs are logged for sufficient job history.
- To support the casting shop on various casting and mechanical issues.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Mechanical qualification is useful but not essential.
- Pipefitting & welding skills.
- Knowledge of production, Engineering and Technology processes in the spirit of Continuous Improvement.
- Analytical thinking, applying sound judgement and able to prioritise tasks in order of priority.
- Problem solver able to assess performance against key measures.
- Self-motivated and determined to succeed.
- Able to communicate at all levels.
- Flexible working, additional hours when required.
Mechanical Engineer & Plant Support employer: Villeroyboch Group
At Villeroy & Boch, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a culture that values safety and quality in all engineering practices. Located in Armitage, our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant provides a unique chance to contribute to a legacy of excellence while enjoying the benefits of flexible working hours and a supportive team atmosphere.
