Job Function: Plan, organize, supervise and carry out the build, refurbishment and
maintenance of specialised equipment for the Water & Wastewater Industry.
Supervision of safe and effective working areas.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Plan and supervise the work assigned
a. Liaise with the Production Controller and the Stores Coordinator to
effectively organise and distribute all assembly work across the workshop
team
b. Build specialised equipment from details contained in general
arrangement drawings and instructions as supplied by the Engineering Department
c. Work with team members to complete assigned work
d. Ensure that all persons working and visiting the workshop production
area adhere to all Health & Safety procedures
2. Plan and perform all work in accordance with established Health & Safety
procedures and comply with safe working practices and requirements at all
times
3. Preparation of work documentation under the direction of the Production
Manager when required
4. Produce written documentation of activities
5. Maintain progress against the works program
6. Check facility, plant, tool and equipment condition and certification is in order
prior to work commencing.
Other
1. Apply training and competency for production and use of risk assessments and
method statements for the work being undertaken at all times
2. Liaise with internal departments to ensure work is undertaken and completed to
required standards and to the satisfaction of the customer. Note, the work
assigned may be of high complexity, scope and value
3. Follow company procedures and promptly report quality; health& safety and
environmental incidents, issues and risks
4. Understand and assist meeting specifications outlined and detailed in
Engineering documentation
5. Production and product advice, as needed, to other business sites, such as
Newry and Aylesford
6. Production and product advice, as needed, to site teams
7. Carry out regular work area inspection reports where necessary and coordinate
rectification of any issues/problems discovered
8. Develop improvements to the quality, safety and speed of manufacture and
assembly, complying with all Company standards
9. Use experience, skills and knowledge of the Jacopa products to support
solutions to any mechanical engineering problems which may arise
10. Assist other departments as needed and share experience, skills and knowledge
11. Undertake facilities maintenance fitting as and when required, to include
overseeing and carrying out any generally required housekeeping tasks at the
West Bromwich facility
12. Share production and product experience, skills and knowledge for building
Jacopa products at premises of Jacopa’s approved supply chain, this may involve
some travel
13. Other duties may be assigned as required
Person Specification
Previous experience of working within the Water & Wastewater Treatment
Industry would be an advantage but not essential
Must have previous track record of working in a mechanical/fitting/maintenance
role, ideally within medium to heavy engineering – Manual handling training will
be given as necessary
Valid qualification in a recognized Health & Safety Training course (IOSH or
equivalent)
Experience and competency in crane operations and a variety of lifting
equipment is required (refresher training will be given)
Slinger/signaler experience is essential
Experience required in the use of power tools and machinery such as drills,
pedestal grinders and punch tools is essential
Experience in maintenance fitting in addition to fitter/assemblers role
Holds a full UK driving license
Leadership/Supervisory Responsibilities
Take a visible health & safety lead
Allocation of duties to other members of the workshop assembly team
Will be expected to mentor/train others
Responsible for the work area and all persons entering the area
Independent Judgment, Decision Making & Problem Solving
Ability and willingness to make decisions requiring the use of a single variable in
standard / non-standard situations
Ability to solve potential problems during manufacture using experience and
communication with colleagues
Understanding when a decision should be referred to a manager or supervisor
Other Skills and Abilities
Computer skills: Experience with computers and knowledge of Company[1]standard software, Competence with a range of software applications (Excel,
Word etc) Training will be given where appropriate
Mathematical skills: Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical
concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Communication skills:
Effective communication with colleagues, suppliers and other contractors at all
levels
Ability to understand and both read, write and converse in English.
Other:
A full understanding of reading and interpreting Engineering drawings.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The employee is primarily required to work in a production /
workshop area and occasionally in other third party assembly premises, which will
involve working in hazardous and access restricted environments.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.