Multi Skilled Engineer

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Soapworks is the UK’s premier manufacturer of soaps and cleansing bars for body, hair and face. We create innovative and sustainable products that deliver for private label customers, beauty brands and retailers world-wide. From our 64,000-square-foot factory in Easterhouse, Glasgow, we also supply a range of essential oils and home fragrances.

Founded in 1988 by pioneering entrepreneur Anita Roddick, founder of the Body Shop, we are passionate advocates of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Soapworks is certified by the RSPO, Rainforest Alliance and Soil Association. We are also proud to have achieved an EcoVadis ‘Gold Award’ for sustainability. This places us in the top 5% of companies rated in our sector.

Now part of the Daabon Group, a 100-year-old family-owned business, we continue our mission to become a globally recognised brand partner, providing high quality, sustainable and creative personal care products from soil to society.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our team in the role of Multi-Skilled Engineer.

Main Purpose of Role

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in providing essential equipment support to all maintenance-related activities within the Soapworks factory. Working in a small team of engineers you will be responsible for carrying out all levels of preventive maintenance and responding to equipment failures as required. You will also to be involved with project tasks that are engineering biased.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to all types of plant and equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner
• Carry out die changes, tool set-ups, and any machine adjustments as required
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and condition monitoring activities of plant and equipment ensuring optimum production performance, minimising equipment downtime through a proactive approach to all continuous improvement strategies
• Undertake self-development activities as required
• Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation and records as required
• Actively participate in root cause analysis studies
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and engineering hygiene
• Actively comply with health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for self and others

Education/Qualifications

• HNC/HND in mechanical engineering required (or equivalent).

Experience/Skills/Knowledge

• Proven experience as a qualified maintenance engineer operating in a fast-paced production factory that uses a vast array of common mechanical systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, pumping systems, transmission systems etc.
• The ability to work on their own, or as a fully integrated member of the team
• MMA and MIG Welding skills, machining and turning would be advantageous
• A basic understanding of electrical power and control systems is expected

Aptitudes/Attributes

• Sound verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly to team members in sharing knowledge and experience
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent time management skills
• Flexible to operational requirements
• Demonstrate the ability of being able to improve equipment effectiveness
• Engaging and positive with a ‘can do’ mentality and an ability to solve problems
• An ability to work well under pressure
• Teamworking skills

Other job requirements

• Driving licence is desirable but not essential

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be adjusted based on the specific needs of the company.

Salary: £30,231.95 + 14% shift allowance

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday rotating day and backshift (6am - 2pm M-F, 2pm - 11pm M-Th and 2pm - 5.45pm F)

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection after 1 year

Access to Help@Hand who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money and work and employees can access discounts with various retailers.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £30,231.95 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person