Job Title: Mechanical Craftsman - Days
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Days: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30
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 Knauf Insulation in the Engineering Team could be the perfect next 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. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, 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
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Can you say yes?...
Do you treat your colleagues with respect?
Do you act with safety as a priority?
Do you enjoying sharing your knowledge and experience with others?
Do you have enjoy working in a busy Engineering environment?
As a Mechanical Craftsman, you will maximise the operating efficiency of the plant whilst maintaining plant assets.
What youll be doing
Be responsible for all Mechanical Maintenance activities in a busy 24/7 production facility. Provide maintenance service for all process and ancillary support equipment and services, in order to maximize asset availability and production capability.
The successful candidate should have Safety First ethic and follow all safe working procedures (Risk assessment, LOTOTO, Permits etc.) to ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
Co-ordinate the maintenance activities within a specified area of the plant
Work in close liaison with managers.
Train, guide and develop the team, with a specific eye on apprentice development
Allocate parts and prioritise work to maximize effectiveness of engineering resources.
Assists Engineering Manager in the control of outside contractors introduced into the area (e.g. shutdown periods, development projects, major repair projects), to meet specific work requirements.
Responsible for regular testing and maintenance of all Mechanical services and associated standby equipment providing Process and Plant Protection.
Improve the net operating efficiency of the designated area of the plant.
Proactive approach to spare part asset management.
Responsible for the implementation and development of mechanical maintenance routines for the designated areas.
Generate and implement innovations in the area (where applicable) and actively engage in plant C.I initiatives
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in operational areas
What wed love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours, and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
If you have any of the following this would be an added advantage:
Experience of mechanical maintenance in a heavy, continuous manufacturing process
Time served apprentice or ONC / HNC qualifications
Multi-skill trained with knowledge of Pneumatics, Hydraulic and Sub-Assembly builds.
Willingness to develop, guide and mentor those around you including apprentices.
Proven effective management and communication skills
Preferably knowledge of SAP PM
We'll provide:
16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
Group Income Protection
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
Life Assurance 4 x annual salary
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
Staff Bonus Scheme
Career Progression Routes
Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
Westfield Health Cash Plan
Perkbox
Access to Costco Membership
Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
On site Gyms
Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
On site Car Charging Points
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.
Knauf Insulation welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of: age; sex; disability; ethnicity; gender identity; religion/belief; sexual orientation; marriage/civil partnership or pregnancy/maternity. In particular, we encourage applications from people from a minority background or from demographics that are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry.
We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level 1) and take care to ensure good EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) practices in all our operations. If you are invited to an interview, a member of our team will be in touch via email to enquire about any access requirements or reasonable adjustments that we can make for your interview.
See our full DEI Policy: DEI Statement - Knauf Insulation UK
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