Mechanical Fitter
Are you an apprentice trained Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about problem solving and maintenance in a world leading manufacturing plant.
At Saint-Gobain we are looking for a Shift Mechanical Craft to work in our Engineering Team. You'll be responsible for the mechanical engineering activities when on shift in order to keep production running, for us to be able to deliver to our customers on time every time
This Shift Mechanical Craft will be a part of our shift production team. The Shift Mechanical Craft will be the sole mechanical expert at times and will therefore possess the initiative to solve problems, perform repairs, and collaborate with production as well as the wider engineering team.
British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS). Much of Britain has been built with British gypsum. Gypsum is the vital raw material at the heart of our plaster and plasterboard, and much of it is mined, milled and made in Britain. We have been mining gypsum for more than 150 years, a heritage we're very proud of.
You will be working 12 hour shifts following a rotating pattern including days and nights. In reward for your experience you will have access to some amazing benefits and a generous salary.
What we're looking for:
· Apprentice trained mechanical engineer with experience in a production or manufacturing setting
· Minimum NVQ Level III qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline
· Experience of welding, fabricating, bench fitting and machining
· A continuous improvement mindset
· Excellent communication and the ability to solve problems and collaborate with the shift electrician and other teams
What you will be doing:
· Reactive and planned engineering works on equipment including but not limited to: Grinding mills, palletisers, process equipment and belt and screw conveyors
· Use root cause analysis to solve problems and communicate relevant data to prevent reoccurrence regarding maintenance problems
· Autonomous maintenance tasks.
· Welding and fabrication tasks where necessary
· Liaise with contractors and shift electrician, working collaboratively on projects
Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?
Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
And what about flexibility?
The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.
If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you