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Shift Engineer Leeds
Location: Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7LH
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £44,383.00
We are looking for a highly versatile, professional, and self-motivated individual, who will be part of an engineering team whose role will be dynamic and varied, helping to support the smooth running of our Leeds facility. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment, laundering more than 750,000 pieces of linen each week.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent maintenance and fault-finding skills. They must demonstrate flexibility with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude dealing with a wide variety of tasks.
The Company:
Johnsons Hotel Linen, which specialises in supplying the corporate 4-star hotel market and the budget hotel sector is seeking a talented individual to take on the role of Shift Engineer in a busy and challenging environment. This is very much a hands-on role, in which you will provide vital support to the business and contribute to the smooth running of the organisation at Leeds.
The Role:
- Lead by the Head of Engineering (HOE) whilst reporting into the Senior Engineer, you will ensure that reliability is the key metric in the effective maintenance of plant machinery, utilities & buildings.
- To undertake proactive and reactive maintenance tasks.
- To take a full and active role in the operation of the Engineering Department.
- To take an active role in promoting good Health & Safety practices within the department and site.
- To assist with the implementation of all planned preventative maintenance activities.
- To be pro-active in seeking remedies to minimise any down time which may affect the operation of the production facility.
- To follow safe systems of work for engineering activities.
- Liaise with the Production team to ensure any required maintenance or emergency repairs minimise disruption whilst ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards.
- Take a pro-active role in daily, weekly or monthly machinery checks and repairs.
- Deal with day-to-day housekeeping issues across the business covering electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Adhere to strictest confidentiality standards with regards to all company financial and salary matters.
- Cover shifts day or night when engineers are on holiday, sick or on training courses.
- Attend call outs for serious breakdowns if required.
- To assist with the training of engineering staff.
- To assist with the completion of health, safety and environmental audits at all plants and ensure completion of recommendations to an acceptable standard.
- To assist with risk assessments, COSHH manual and update regularly as required.
- To communicate effectively with all managers, supervisors and colleagues, as necessary, and to work the hours necessary to effectively discharge your duties and responsibilities.
- To enforce and carry out all tasks to comply with Company Policy on Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
- To maintain such H&S records that may be required to comply with regulations and relevant policies.
- To comply with Company Policies and Terms & Conditions of Employment and follow laid down Company procedures.
- To ensure that work areas are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition always.
- To attend training courses as required and foster and maintain good working relations throughout the Company.
- To complete necessary continued personal development.
- To maintain confidentiality of Company business.
- Other Ad hoc duties as required.
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- An experienced multi-skilled engineer (electrical bias preferred but not essential)
- Proven track record within a fast-paced production environment.
- Proactive and can-do attitude.
- Working 4 on 4 off Days & Nights. (2 Days followed by 2 Nights)
- Ideally FMCG industry background (preferred but not essential)
As part of a growing organisation, Johnsons Hotel Linen offers a competitive salary £44,383.00 along with the opportunity to work in a clean, modern, and contemporary production facility.
Benefits:
- Opportunity for the right candidate to work through the engineering grading programme to progress from entry level salary based on skills & competence.
- SAYE scheme
- Company pension
- Free Life Assurance
- EAP, 24/7 GP Helpline, Health4all Scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Wedding civil partnership leave
- Extra mile awards
- Long service awards
- Baby boxes
- Thorough onboarding training and induction programme
- Deliver the appropriate training to enable you to do your job to the very best of your ability
- Apprenticeship programs LGV, Textile Care Operative, Team Leading, Management and Customer Service
- Free onsite parking at most sites
- Johnsons Hotel Linen is a Disability Confident Employer
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