Engineering & Production Jobs In Cheshire

Job Purpose
• To maintain plant machinery for packaging, converting and manufacturing to ensure that these continue to operate at optimum levels with a minimum of downtime.
• To set-up machines/resolve problems in production in these areas.
• To adjust machinery or to suggest ideas of modifications.
• To support Manufacturing and other functions in all aspects of both production and continuous improvement projects.

Key Results Area
• Undertake routine maintenance of electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule.
• Carry out fault finding to detect and repair electrical and mechanical faults on machinery and equipment.
• Timely reaction to plant breakdowns and speed of response in rectifying breakdown problems.
• Supervise external contractors and colleagues as required.
• Timely completion of Maintenance requests.
• Maintain records of maintenance carried out.
• Advise other maintenance personnel on any technical issues beyond their scope.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company safety rules and health and safety legislation.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant environmental standards.
• Support Manufacturing, Quality, R&D and Project Engineering activities as required.

Knowledge & Skills
• Recognized qualification e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Electrical bias role with high degree of mechanical knowledge.
• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and motor control circuitry.
• Previous relevant electrical maintenance engineer experience.
• Hands on knowledge of relevant plant and machinery.
• Communication skills.
• Strong diagnostic skills.
• Time served mechanical or electrical engineer.
• Practical and logical approach to problem solving and dealing with breakdowns and resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to work well within a team with a flexible approach.
• Experience of continuous improvement/ world class manufacturing.
• Knowledge and understanding of H&S legislation/compliance.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

The name behind some of the world’s biggest brands, our client provides practical, environmentally minded solutions to the problems of everyday life. In 34 countries, their 3,400 employees work to improve a diverse range of markets. The Sun Care & Biotechnology Division at Widnes is a world leader in the research, development and manufacture of specialised ingredients for personal care and other markets with a portfolio including naturally derived biopolymers, biotransformed active ingredients and speciality inorganic UV absorbers. The Widnes site is also the commercial base for our clients global activities in biopolymers, biotransformation, sun protection actives and synthetic polymers.

We currently have a vacancy for a Lead Engineer within the Engineering team at their Widnes site. The main purpose of the role is to provide engineering expertise within the maintenance area. This will include the maintenance of all site assets ensuring the plant remains legally and safety compliant.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent within either a chemical, electrical or mechanical discipline. They will have gained previous experience within a similar role and will ideally have gained people management experience. Prospective candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal ability, good planning and organisational skills, initiative, drive, enthusiasm and commitment.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.