Job Description

WHO ARE WE?

The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology.



Our mission is to be the global leader in innovative high-performance glass and glazing solutions, working safely and ethically with a vision of

Changing our Surroundings, Improving our World.

In the UK we manufacture and distribute float, rolled and coated glass under the Pilkington brand name.

THE ROLE

An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineering Technician on a 6-month fixed term contract to cover sickness, based in St Helens. The successful candidate may be required to work at either Float Manufacturing site, depending upon operational requirements, from 7:48-16:00 on Monday to Friday.



Our Mechanical Engineering Technicians are responsible for all aspects of the maintenance on the Off-Line Production Processes and all associated plant, buildings, services and vehicles. The duties include, but are not limited to: planned preventative maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability; fault finding and diagnostics in emergency breakdown or planned situations; modification and improvement of plant; hazard identification and elimination; problem solving; ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and supporting and contributing to the site HSE initiatives; providing training and mentoring to apprentices and colleagues; using SAP CMMS system to record maintenance activities and parts used.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You will have completed a relevant Engineering Apprenticeship and be qualified to NVQ level 3, with proven experience within a similar technical role. You must be able to work unsupervised for extended periods and be capable of identifying, generating and managing your own workload which will involve effective communication with Supervisors and members of other areas.



You must be willing to join the 1-in-7 on call team to provide out of hours coverage in line with the needs of the process, and must be flexible in order to respond to changes in priority or emergency situations which may include operating on a shift system.



Working safely is our top priority and all applicants must be prepared to learn and consistently adhere to the Safe Operating Procedures defined for their work areas, and to report hazards and incidents in a timely manner.

BENEFITS

25 days holiday plus bank holidays Bonus scheme (based on business performance and not guaranteed) * Free parking