Mechanical Shift Engineer

BEWI is an international provider of packaging, components and insulation solutions, committed to being sustainable in every part of the value chain, from production of raw materials and end goods to recycling, leading the change towards a circular economy for its industry. Guided by the vision to protect people and goods for a better everyday, BEWI creates value for its customers, the society and the owners in innovative and efficient ways. BEWI has five business Divisions: RAW, Insulation & Construction (I&C), Packaging & Components (P&C), Automotive and Circular.

The Insulation & Construction (I&C) Division manufactures an extensive range of solutions for insulation and infrastructure, as well as systems for the building and construction industry.

BEWI is uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive range of packaging and insulation solutions to a diverse customer base across various industries. We have decades of experience, technical expertise, and market knowledge, which provides customers with access to a wider product portfolio, increased production capacities, and enhanced supply chain capabilities. With our shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, circular economy principles, and customer satisfaction, we are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional solutions and drive long-term growth.

About The Role

The overall purpose of the role is to maintain PPM’s, respond quickly to breakdowns, and carry out repair work to the highest standards of workmanship. Work within the Engineering team towards best practise and communicate with production department.

Rotational Shift Pattern

• Early Shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Thursday; 6:00am – 1:00pm on Friday
• Late Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm, Monday to Thursday; 1:00pm – 8:00pm on Friday
• Please note: A different shift pattern may be introduced in the future, with advance notice.: (Night Shift: 10:00pm - 6am)
  
  

Hours per Week: 39

Contract Type: Full Time

Position: Mechanical Shift Engineer

What will you do?

Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required

Maintenance

• Carryout Planned preventative maintenance (PPM), follow maintenance plan for all machinery and auxiliary equipment whilst keeping paper work up to date.
• Repair and maintain serviceable valves and spares always ensuring stock levels are correct. Complete a visual check of machine for any other faults or potential problems.
• Leave machine in a good tidy condition. Carry out all welding and fabrication repairs safely using all PPE equipment provided.
• Report any faults to either the engineering supervisor or works manager.
  
  

Breakdowns

• Be quick to respond to breakdowns as instructed by production, carry out pre-checks to identify fault.
• Be confident in your diagnosis of Pneumatic, hydraulic and process functions.
• Communicate to production supervisor time scales to carry out repair. Machinery down time being the priority until machines is back on and running.
• You will be working alone with operatives and will be required to make decisions on machine priorities.
  
  

Plant & Services

• At the beginning of your shift ensure all plant and services are correct and the factory has the adequate amount of services for machines running, carry out boiler checks.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of technical product understanding and from information gathered on site be able to report industry changes, competitor activity, trends, news and fluctuations back to the business.
• Embrace all company values, policies, procedures and business ethics codes and demonstrate them within all daily activity.
• Communicate at all levels within the business to ensure the customers’ expectations are exceeded in all that we do.
• Plan, prioritise and self-manage daily activity to be as efficient and effective as possible within this role.
• Ensure machine is isolated and locked off before commencing work.
• Overtime – Some overtime will be required during the week & weekends.
• Holiday/sick cover on the production line – Provide cover within the engineering department in the event of an absence and other Engineering team members, shifts may change accordingly.
  
  

Relationships and Roles: Internal / External Cooperation

• Sets examples in areas of personal character, commitment, time management and organizational skills, and work habits in line with Company best practice.
• Demonstrates ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees and those of our customers.
• Commits to delivering company values, as stated previously.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not carry any initial responsibility for direct reports.
  
  

Measurable Outputs

• To be decided in review meetings with the Engineering Supervisor. These will reflect the ongoing projects that are being worked on.
  
  

Your profile

• The individual must have the right of residence and to work in the UK. They should be located within the specified territory.
• Time served apprenticeship with either a City & Guilds of NVQ level 3.
• In depth knowledge and practical hands on experience in a Production environment.
• Health and Safety awareness.
• Professional, friendly and resourceful approach and strength of character.
• Sound organisational and administrative abilities, and the ability to self-manage and plan a working week.
• Initiative led, driven and motivated, with a high level of commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A career track record of employment within a similar business to ours and which shows loyalty and progression is a definite preference.
  
  

What can you expect?

• Life Assurance, flexible working hours, discount benefits scheme for many products and services.
• Company personal pension plan.
• Company funded medical cash plan
• Long service awards and increased company pension contributions on long service.
• 33 days holiday to include bank holidays.
• Coffee, tea and fruit available in the office, free parking for employee