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TM1 Stock Preperation Mechanical Engineer

Shotton Mill Limited
Deeside
4 weeks ago
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We're seeking a talented and motivated TM1 Stock Preparation Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative team in Deeside, North Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to our mission to provide the most advanced and highest quality manufacturing and production facilities in the UK. With an ambitious growth plan, enabled by our industry-leading international experience and the most innovative and sustainable technologies, we are seeking industry professionals who will grow with the business and create a sustainable future operation.


What you'll do:


  • With a key focus of front-line maintenance, assisting in the coordination and action of the engineering department daily and weekly prioritisation, scheduling and preparation of workload.
  • Focus on reliability and preventative maintenance to ensure problems are resolved effectively and efficiently.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day mechanical maintenance activities associated with the Tissue TM1 Stock Preparation and Stock Approach.
  • Provide mechanical support to the ancillary plant and equipment necessary for the paper machine to function reliability, including the WTP, CHP and the site wide workshops.
  • Interact and support the TM1 production teams, ensuring a partnering working relationship to assist in the proactive approach of identifying problems and providing support where required.
  • Provide effective and efficient response to un-planned maintenance activities, ensuring minimal effect on production, whilst ensuring safety and environmental release are a priority.
  • Ensuring efficient resolution to all immediate and developing problems.
  • Collaboration with Planners and managers to provide technical direction to engineering teams allocated to work within the TM1 area.
  • Deliver safe, efficient and compliant services within and outside the workshop in line with Shotton Mills polices and standards and wider business requirements.
  • Ensure agreed operational targets are achieved whilst considering asset availability, reliability and costs.


What you'll bring:


  • HNC in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstratable experience.
  • Experience in working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams to deliver activities on a range of product types.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Highly motivated, agile and results driven with the ability to problem solve.
  • Excellent organisational skills, capable of efficiently prioritising work and ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to use own initiative.

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