Shift Engineer

Your mission at LINDAL

Shift Engineer
Work within a team of co-workers who will focus on pro-active maintenance.
Help with reducing engineering downtime and improve overall productivity.
There will be a requirement to work alone on small tasks, as well as working within a team on larger scale
activities with predetermined teams. 
A self driven and motivated individual is required.
Has positive attitude to problem solving.
Quick learner with foundation of engineering work and understand the diverse equipment in use.
The role holder will possess the capability to grow the role, and it is anticipated that sustained successful delivery within this role will lead to further opportunities within the organisation.
Opportunity to be an integral part of a maintenance team, with the flexibility of overtime to be involved in 24/7 breakdown support at the LINDAL site, if you choose.
Internal and External Relationships / Contacts
The Shift Engineer reports directly to the Moulding & Assembling Engineering Supervisor 
The role has internal contact with all departments on site and Suppliers Contractors and Other Engineering Department.

Your profile

Key Accountabilities:
Safety

• Working within teams and encouraging correct behaviours
• Maintaining an up to date knowledge of OHSE legislation and taking the necessary steps to ensure Engineering compliance
• Completing the necessary risk assessments for each job
• Challenging co-workers who are not working safely
• Promoting the use of the near miss system
• Carrying out behavioural audits
• Always working in a safe manner and reporting unsafe conditions

Quality

• Implementing Engineering initiatives that will drive Quality improvements
• Supporting Quality improvement programmes

Waste

• Identifying and implementing Engineering solutions that will minimise Waste production
• Working closely with Operational teams to support Waste improvement programmes

Engineering Responsibilities

• Engineering Maintenance and fault finding on advanced industrial machinery; including, but not limited to, Injection Moulding machines and assembly lines
• Onsite maintenance and engineering support for site assets to ensure OEE is maximised
• Working on planned preventive maintenance (PPM) Schedules
• Trouble shooting on PLC and Drive systems
• Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe and compliant manner
• Working on a shift pattern, as part of a maintenance team providing 24hour, 7-day breakdown services for a busy manufacturing site
• Ability to use CMMS system for maintenance purposes

People Management

• Liaise with operational management and workforce regarding engineering maintenance requirements
• Able to work from planned work sheets and provide adequate information regarding faults / repairs
• Full and effective feedback to maintenance management regarding work carried out, training needs and early warning of imminent maintenance problems  (i.e. provide info required to formulate preventative maintenance plans)
• Limited interaction with external contractors on specific maintenance tasks

Hygiene

• Complying with 5S activities
• Challenging non-conformance

Job Specific Technical Requirements

• Engineering knowledge of Injection Moulding Machine (Essential) and Assembly lines;(desirable but not essential)
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence tools and techniques

Operational Excellence/ Continuous Improvements

• Actively seeking best practice solutions, both from within LINDAL and externally
• Determination to deliver best in class
• Promoting Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvements within Engineering across the site

Education and Certifications

• Time served Industrial Electrician
• Experience in an Industrial engineering environment 
• ONC minimum
• Relevant equipment specific training courses, (Plc’s, drives etc)
• Computer literate • Some regulatory and legislative knowledge, including OHSE

Knowledge and Experience

• Positive attitude
• Process knowledge/experience
• Problems solving skills
• Good organisational skills
• Experience of Operational Engineering within a Manufacturing environment; Preferably FMGC 
• Computer literate
  
  

Why us?

Why us?

• We offer an environment where all employees have the opportunity to develop, supported by the entire management team.
• Additional benefits include:
  • Pension
  • Flexible holidays with 25 days Annual Leave
  • End of Year Shut Down Week
  • Health Cash Plans
  • EAP
  • Wellbeing and Healthy Living programme
  • Financial and Legal Wellbeing programme
  • Access exclusive deals and discounts on products or services.

Your contact

Kris Nagiah 
HRBP

Information about the site

LINDAL Valve Co. Ltd. is located in a market town in Bedfordshire with good access to the M1 and A5 and public transport.
We are a specialist in the design, development, manufacture and supply of aerosol dispensing packaging solutions tailored to meet a broad spectrum of customer needs and market applications. 
Our product offering includes a comprehensive range of valves, actuators, barrier packs and associated accessories that address the technical and aesthetic dispensing requirements, enabling customers to differentiate and excel in an increasingly competitive marketplace.