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Mechanical Process Operator

Tarmac Trading Limited
Buxton
3 days ago
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We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Process Operator to join our fantastic team here at our Tunstead Cement Plant, close to Buxton in Derbyshire. The role is easily commutable from Buxton, Macclesfield, Stockport, Dronfield, Manchester, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Leek, Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas.
Plant operations are 365 days, 24/7 and the role requires flexibility to ensure effective running of the plant. This is a shift position and involves, day & night working, weekend and Bank holidays and being on call if required.
Main Responsibilities
The Mechanical Process Operator will report directly to the Shift Manager and will be a key member of the Cement plant shift team. You will monitor the automated performance of the pre-heater, kiln feeder, rotary kiln burner, calciner, exhaust gases, emissions and cooler processes by using the on-site FLS and TDM systems to interact and manipulate the process in order to ensure production of cement is maximised and consistently remains within specifications such as quality, environmental and British/European standards.
You will be working as part of a team in managing day to day blockage, housekeeping and general maintenance/production issues, additional to this you will be involved with first line maintenance support to assist shift in the safe production of cement.
Responsibilities
Comply with all safety and environmental regulations.
Lock out in case of emergencies, manage first level emergencies
Carry out maintenance duties on shift as required
Adherence to site and Company H&S rules and procedures
Ensure that housekeeping of the plant is in accordance with standards and report poor housekeeping practices
Drive mobile plant; Shovel, Cranes, FLT and telehandler vehicles
Review equipment and production conditions in accordance with job plans
Monitor, report and record any incident, abnormality or deviation based on an appropriate checklist with taking immediate corrective actions when and where possible
First Level Inspections according to the schedule along with systematically inspecting and monitoring plant equipment in designated area and accurately report abnormalities
Support Root Cause Analysis and propose improvement actions
Ensure lubrication levels of machines are in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
Carry out accurate stock measurements safely and report to the production Shift Supervisor and CRO, ensure additives and raw materials are available at the designed areas and in correct quantity
Manually start standby equipment and ensure they operate properly or stop equipment and report any abnormality according to working procedures
Provide assistance to mechanical and electrical areas where assistance would provide the greatest contribution to achieving the shift team targets/goals
Responsible for ensuring that log sheets are accurately updated, maintained and stored as required
To be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the position of Mechanical Process Operator you will have experience and knowledge of:
ESSENTIAL Experience and/or Qualifications
Level 3 Apprentice trained or ONC/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would prove highly beneficial; although not essential, as QBE (Qualified by Experience) is essential in this role
Relevant experience in a similar heavy industrial / Chemical plant environment would prove highly beneficial
Working knowledge of production processes and analysis
Working knowledge of and commitment to H&S and Environmental policies
Able to actively identify and implement site and process improvements
An analytical mind with driving cost savings that will benefit the company
High level of operational IT use of all Microsoft and excel packages
In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
Training and development opportunities
Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?
Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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