Job Description

We are pleased to announce due to internal promotions within our organisation, and as part of our growth and exciting business transformation, we are looking for Maintenance Engineers with multi-skilled experience in mechanical and electrical engineering to join our onsite team in Penrith, UK.

Here at JELD-WEN UK, a global organisation that produces and manufactures Doors and Doorsets, Penrith is the European flagship for our UK production. With the addition of a new manufacturing line and a broader transformation agenda across the business, this is an exciting time to join us.

This role will be focused on ensuring that planned and reactive work is completed in line with the site priorities, you will assist in the development of the departments Risk Assessment's, Safe Systems of Work and Planned Maintenance Routines, along with all thing's continuous improvement related.

You will be part of a multi-disciplined team of Engineers covering a 24hr operation, providing support to the site teams to ensure compliance with company legislative requirements, educating, developing, and inspiring team members towards betterment and achievement.

You will drive Engineering activities towards world-class performance; make continuous improvement standard practice. You will be safety and quality conscious and a good communicator, communicating openly, promptly, and professionally to internal and external stakeholders.

We offer onsite working from our Penrith site, on a 3 rotating shift pattern (earlies 6am-2pm and lates 2pm-10pm, Nights 10pm-6am), a competitive salary, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days, 7.5% pension, Medicash Health Cash plan salary sacrifice scheme and opportunities to grow and develop your career.

What your impact will be:

Drive departments 5s campaigns and demonstrate 5s expansion as part of daily cadence. Receive and issue permits to work and ensure engineering work is carried out to H&S, environmental and engineering standards. Ensure Maintenance systems are fully utilised to optimise performance. Support with the training and coaching with the apprentices. Implementation of Risk Assessments and support of HAZARD assessments. Work to daily Standard Operating Procedures. Support Plant Managers and Leadership team to develop and deliver an engineering continuous improvement culture. You will contribute to safety audits and SIO generation (Safety Improvement Opportunities), creating a culture of 'safety first.' Ensure full compliance of Health and Safety procedures including SOP adherence, PPE and Workwear and incident investigations. You will report any safety issues promptly, reinforce policies to others where needed and reminding them of their right to stop work and the Jeld Wen lifesaving rules. Sustain good housekeeping standards and ensure compliance to production schedules. Actively participate in capturing and closing out 3C SQDCIP actions. Assist with shift handover and on occasion support/cover for the Shift Team Leader.

What you'll need to succeed:

Previous experience of working in a manufacturing/production environment. NVQ or equivalent in both a mechanical and electrical engineering or similar discipline. Practical experience of PLC fault finding. Strong fault diagnosis and rectification skills. A clear understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. Good knowledge of PPM and continuous improvement systems. Previous experience of using a CMMS. Previous experience of working flexibly, conducting basic problem solving and training others. Good computer skills required and experience of basic business software. Flexible attitude towards shifts, able to work a 3 rotating shift pattern (earlies 6am-2pm and lates 2pm-10pm, Nights 10pm-6am).

Why join us.

"We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to work with strong brands".

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises, and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN, founded in 1960, is a leading global manufacturer of doors and windows with over 18,000 employees worldwide. In Europe, the company has a team of more than 6,500 people across the UK, France, and Central and Northern Europe. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces, and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodeling of residential homes and non-residential buildings.

Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter people's workplaces, homes, and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person