Are you an apprentice trained Mechanical Fitter (Mechanical Engineer) who is passionate about problem solving and maintenance in a world leading manufacturing plant.
At Saint-Gobain we are looking for a Mechanical Plant Fitter on shifts to work in our Engineering Team. You'll be responsible for the mechanical engineering activities on site in order to keep production running, so we can deliver to our customers on time, every time! You'll be highly confident and competent as you will be the sole mechanical engineer on shift at times. It's a varied role with lots of different machinery and technology to keep you busy!
This Shift Mechanical Fitter will be a vital part of one of our Production teams. You'll be working on heavy machinery to precision equipment and will possess the initiative to solve problems, perform repairs, and collaborate with the other production team members 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 shift role, working 4 on 4 off days and nights. After 3 shift blocks of each days/nights you then get a block of 16 days off. 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 construction products manufacturing setting or similar
Minimum NVQ Level III qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline, ideally apprentice trained
Experience of welding, fabricating, bench fitting and machining
Excellent communication and the ability to solve problems and collaborate with the shift electricians, operators and other departments where necessary
H&S focus - safety is paramount for our businessWhat you will be doing:
Reactive and planned engineering works on equipment including but not limited to grinding mills, blow pots, homogenizer, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, expanders, conveying systems, packing machines, palletisers, weighing systems, gas fired equipment etc
Use root cause analysis to solve problems and communicate relevant data to prevent reoccurrence regarding maintenance problems
Perform robust handovers for the next shift - communication is key
Acting as an ambassador for H&S, challenge concerns and work safely at all timesAre British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?
Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction 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?
The world of work is changing. 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: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But 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