Job Description

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Mechanical Engineer / Fitter

JG Pears is one of the UK's leading processors of animal by-products and food waste. Pioneering environmentally aware practices since we started out in 1972, we play a vital role in the agricultural and food industries.

The successful candidate will ideally be apprentice trained, to minimum

level 2

(C&G / EAL NVQ).

We will also consider those who have an attitude for mechanical work or have experience in a similar role. They will work as part of a knowledgeable team to ensure that all plant, equipment, buildings and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with current health, safety, environmental and equipment legislation standards.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days/nights (average of 43 hours a week).

*Candidates must be able to travel to location of business

Rewards

Annual salary 42-50k, depending on qualifications/experience (without overtime) Paid overtime at time and a quarter Holiday Entitlement 20 days Company pension Company sick pay scheme Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice Life Assurance Cycle to work scheme Occupational health Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week JG Pears rewards (retail / restaurants / gym discounts) Financial education and guidance through external providers Introduce a friend reward 300

Requirements

Mechanical Engineering background with hands-on experience. Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Highly motivated and willing to support others. Manufacturing / Process experience with evidence of PPM delivery and control. Ability to demonstrate fault-finding skills. Must be open to further personal development in line with the Company training plan. Be able to work on your own, proficiently, without immediate supervision, or as part of a team. Must be eligible to work in UK.

Responsibilities

Working closely with production to maximise utilisation of site assets. Maintain maximum effectiveness and benefit from existing site equipment. Assist with development of new manufacturing methods and contribute to continuous improvement. Proactively drive improvement and cost savings of energy and utilities whilst maintaining the ability to meet varying and increasing demands from production. Work cross functionally to deliver a consistent and dynamic approach to continuous improvement. To ensure all work is completed in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures. Conduct planned maintenance of plant in adherence to the CMMS system (Holistech). Completion of all relevant, statutory documentation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newark-on-Trent NG23 6SP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you apprentice trained, to minimum level 2 (C&G / EAL NVQ)?
Experience:

Mechanical Engineering, with hands on: 1 year (required) fault-finding: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person