Job Description

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We have a truly exciting opportunity to work within a high security manufacturing environment, where products are made for identity documents consumed across all corners of the globe. As a truly international company, our product is a national token of pride, delivered to our commercial and government customers for over 300 years. At Portals we deliver exceptional performance by driving innovation and change, working with pace and a positive attitude. Our values underpin everything we do here at Portals. If you are aligned with our vision and have the experience to succeed in the roles below, we would love to hear from you.

This full-time role of Mechanical Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager and is within the Engineering department. This role is based on site at Bathford Paper Mill.

Job Purpose

The key role of the Mechanical Engineeris to support the Engineering Manager, to ensure safe and effective maintenance of Mill plant and equipment, both planned and corrective. You will facilitate and champion HSE, Lean Manufacturing and Walk the Floor activity and act as a customer champion for engineering issues associated with the running of the paper mill.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on support to all production and service facilities. Liaise with the HSE & Security departments, ensure that legal and company standards for Safety, Environment and Site/Security are maintained and monitored. Ensure pro-active mechanical, electrical and instrument maintenance of plant and equipment to the highest achievable standard. Join the on-call rota to provide 24-hour engineering cover for mill operations. Investigate failures and carry out root cause analysis to provide permanent solutions to avoid repeats > Encourage a fixed & understood culture. Help plan and manage monthly and annual shutdowns. Supervise and direct contractors in both maintenance and project capacities. Provide support in development of multi-skilled shift maintenance personnel. Liaise with process personnel on process improvements. Identify engineering materials requirements for improvement projects. Carry out site installation of new equipment as well as modification of existing equipment and plant. Management of spares, stores and purchasing of items. Develop and maintain the site engineering database Planet FM working to provide relevant maintenance schedules and routines.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Formal qualifications at BSc, HND or equivalent experience At least 3 years relevant experience involved in the leadership a multi-skilled engineering team within a process industry IT literacy to allow for access and interrogation of PC based systems, CMMS management systems and the recording of engineering compliance related data. Knowledge of services as well as process plant equipment. Formal HSE qualification preferably NEBOSH. However, support will be provided to achieve this. First Aid at Work certificate Require SC clearance

Company Benefits:

Days - 34 days holidays. You can also sell up to 5 days holiday as part of a salary sacrifice arrangement.

Pension scheme which offers an employer contribution of up to 9% of salary

Life assurance of four times your basic salary

24/7 Employee assistance programme, Lifeworks with access to counselling, financial and legal advice, a number of additional perks with discount codes for stores, gyms and experiences

Private Medical Insurance

Digital GP through Aviva

Training and development costs associated to role paid for

500 Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Love2Shop shopping discount card

Long service awards

Recognition platform

Free/Onsite parking

Give As You Earn scheme

Eye care for DSE users

Phone discounts through EE

Costco membership

Sick pay scheme

https://portalspaper.com/about/careers/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RR576