Job Description

About us

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.


Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.



Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.


We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.



We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to join a leading UK manufacturer based on Stafford Park, Telford?


If so,

Northwood

would like to hear from you!


We are a group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the commercial and consumer market, and are on the look out for a permanent experienced

Maintenance Engineer

to join our Engineering team.


As a Multi-Skilled Engineer you will be working

a 4 on 4 off shift pattern in a high tempo engineering environment, rotating 06:00/18:00 - 18:00/06:00.

Job Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will ensure that the facilities, equipment and machinery is effectively and efficiently maintained in a safe and cost-effective manner. The main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 procedures to promote process stability and capability. Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice maintenance strategy, systems, processes and procedures to improve equipment reliability. Identify equipment issues and advise on work needed and opportunities for improvement. Trouble shoots equipment/process problems to root cause in conjunction with team members to ensure rapid resolution of problems and ensure team members learn from the experience. Involved in carrying out Criticality/Obsolescence assessments and implementing action plans

Company Benefits

Company benefits:

Voluntary overtime at enhanced rates Company pension Life assurance Free early access to pay scheme Employee referral scheme Free company products Free on-site parking Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service Salary sacrifice schemes

Essential Skills

Essential

Minimum 5 year's experience working as a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer. Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualified in both mechanical and electrical multi-skilled disciplines. Highly developed fault finding and problem-solving skills. Experience in PLC fault finding and diagnostics. Ability to read complex electrical and engineering drawings.

Desirable

HND/Degree qualified Electrical Engineer Good IT skills - MS Office Able to understand and change ladder logic. Able to write PLC programs. Experience in software / hardware integration


Any maintenance engineer from a manufacturing environment welcome - FMCG, Food, plastic, packaging, distribution, automotive, metals, Forces etc.

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DEI Statement

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.