Are you an apprentice trained Mechanical Fitter (Mechanical Engineer) who is passionate about problem solving and maintenance?
At Saint-Gobain we are looking for a Mechanical Plant Fitter to work in our Engineering Team at our East Leake manufacturing plant in Leicestershire. You'll be responsible for the mechanical engineering activities on site, both planned and reactive, in order to keep production running so we can deliver to our customers on time, every time!
This Mechanical Fitter will be a part of our Mechanical Engineering Team. You'll be working on heavy machinery and will possess the initiative to solve problems, perform repairs, and collaborate with production as well as the wider engineering team.
British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS). Much of Britain has been built with British gypsum. Gypsum is the vital raw material at the heart of our plaster and plasterboard, and much of it is mined, milled and made in Britain. We have been mining gypsum for more than 150 years, a heritage we're very proud of.
This is a days-based role working Monday - Friday. Please note we are a 24/7 plant and would therefore require some flexibility out of hours in case of business needs. In reward for your experience and flexibility you'll have access to a fantastic salary and some amazing benefits including a bonus and healthcare options.
What we're looking for:
A mechanical engineer with experience in a production or manufacturing setting
Minimum NVQ Level III qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline
A continuous improvement mindset
Excellent communication and problem solving as well as collaborate with other teams
An apprentice trained mechanical engineer
H&S focus - safety is paramount for our business
Proficiency using CMSS systems and Microsoft packages plus ability to pick up other software when neededWhat you will be doing:
Reactive and planned engineering works on equipment including but not limited to grinding mills, blow pots, forming and conveying belts, screw conveyors etc
Use root cause analysis to solve problems and communicate relevant data to prevent reoccurrence regarding maintenance problems
Autonomous maintenance tasks.
Liaise with contractors and shift electrician, working collaboratively on projects
Use the CMMS system (INFOR EAM) to plan your work, complete job reports, and order spares. We also use Microsoft packages in our day-to-day roles so a proficiency with IT is essentialAre British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?
Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
And what about flexibility?
At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.
If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you