Overview
Our client based in Portsmouth is a multi‑service provider and they have a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Senior Engineer to join a company that invests in training and development to provide their people with the opportunity to flourish and develop their careers!
Responsibilities
* Lead and organise an Engineering team, apply strategies and deliver efficient workflow within an industrial laundry processing plant.
* Guarantee all activities are carried out in accordance with the Site Health and Safety instructions, the SSG Health and Safety manual, and relevant engineering standards.
* Understand compliance responsibilities and maintain records to an auditable standard.
* Carry out regular and accurate assessment of energy measurables using trend data.
* Ensure fast response to deviations in working towards common CSR goals.
* Provide knowledge and input into the continuous improvement of plant, machinery and maintenance activities.
* Work with your Engineering team to identify areas and find suitable solutions.
* Ensure the Company’s disciplines, rules and standards are maintained.
* Order replacement parts and consumables, track and maintain budgets.
* Report and investigate any incidents, accidents or near misses in accordance with Health and Safety Policies.
* Ensure that safe systems of work and best practice procedures are adhered to at all times.
* Maintain Company assets to achieve maximum efficiency.
* Manage contractors on site, ensuring they work safely and adhere to Health and Safety rules and procedures.
* Maintain excellent communication between Production staff and co‑workers, ensuring all handover of ongoing activities is carried out daily.
* Record PPM and reactive information into a CMMS system accurately and keep the system up‑to‑date with changes.
* Report statistics into the group.
* Apply a logical approach to fault finding with a high attention to detail.
* Travel to off‑site training facilities and other factories in the group, as and when required.
Qualification & Experience
* Minimum of 6 years’ experience working in a manufacturing/process environment.
* Skilled in both Electrical and Mechanical trades with knowledge of Engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical circuits, and able to comprehend the relevant drawings/schematics.
* Self‑motivated, able to make decisions and react quickly to the needs of the business.
* Logical approach to fault finding with high attention to detail.
* Experience of mentoring apprentices and/or developing Engineers.
Desirable Skills & Knowledge
* Steam systems and chemical water treatment.
* BG01 or BOAS accreditation.
* Water network and heat recovery systems.
* Electronic component fault finding and testing.
* BS 7671 IET wiring regulations.
* Inspection and Testing C&G 2391‑52.
* PTW risk assessor and contractor control.
* Legionella control, ACOP L8.
* Small to medium sized projects, Six Sigma and Capex experience.
* IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification.
* Previous Industrial Laundry experience.
* Experience managing a team of Engineers is a distinct advantage.
What We Offer
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* 33 days holiday.
* Working with a great team.
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