Job Title: Control Engineer (Shift Cover) 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 have strong communication skills?
Do you have health and safety as a priority?
Do you have a strong eye for detail?
As our Control Engineer (Shift Cover) you will maximise availability of the plant and processes and ensure they operate effectively, efficiently and safely with a behavioral commitment to the Knauf values
What youll be doing
Equipment Failures - Carry out effective, efficient fault finding and problem resolution to root cause where possible on a wide range of complex systems in a continuous process environment so that they maintain the plant to deliver the target operating efficiencies.
System Owners - As the day - shift system owner, oversee the plant PLC network, manage local storage, and administer the hardware/software tools used to interrogate and diagnose PLCs and VFDs. In addition you would be the key contact point for any projects or modifications in your area. This doesnt mean you are solely responsible for actions but you should champion the area and ensure accurate documentation and software is available for the team
Safety & Compliance - Apply, and ensure compliance, with the Companys Health & Safety and Environmental Policy and Procedures so that a safe and secure environment is maintained.
Budget Control - To support the Engineering group by following all financial control procedures so that the Engineering Team has an accurate and up to date picture of current spend vs. budget.
Continuous Improvement Actively engaging in plant CI activities.
Physical Infrastructure - Support the Engineering Manager in keeping the Site, buildings and fabric, physical infrastructure and Manufacturing and Assembly assets and equipment, in a well maintained and safe condition by reporting issues and carrying out remedial repairs where possible.
Resource Utilisation Ensure effective utilisation of the shift engineer.
A full role profile is available upon request from HR/Talent Acquisition.
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:
Time served multi skilled engineer ideally with HNC qualification in a Technical discipline or suitable knowledge through experience. A strong technical knowledge of PLCs, Drives, Networks & Mechanics
Rockwell (Allen Bradley) Logix PLCs
Power flex / Ultra Drives
Good Mechanical grounding
Devicenet / Ethernet
Experienced in the application of Health & Safety procedures with an understanding of the principles of Employment and Safety at Work Legislation & PUWER Regulations.
HV Switching
Strong communication skills
Able to manage own time
Adopt a can do/will do my best attitude
Flexible in terms of working and break times to suit the needs of the business.
Flexible to carry out any task as requested within their capability (training, competence)
We'll provide:
Enhanced Holiday Pay 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
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.
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