Multi-Skilled Engineer

Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions. Present in Europe and Latin America, we are a leader in most of the 28 countries in which we operate, employing 45,000 professionals at 440 production and services centres; this is a great opportunity to join a company that supports their people.

We have an excellent opportunity for an Engineer to join us at our Leicester team  where you will continually contribute to the achievement of functional objectives that support the company business plan.

Why choose Elis?

You may not know our products and services, but each day we work with businesses that are impacting the lives of millions of people in the UK.

We are an ambitious business with plans to grow in the UK service industry and we have and unrelenting desire to become an employer of choice.

Elis is a meritocracy, and we promote and reward individuals who deliver against objectives, commitments and show great performance. Ambition and enthusiasm are key traits of our employees who live the values our business is built on; Respect, Integrity, Exemplarity and Responsibility.

Our culture of service and quality is based on the commitment of our employees, who are the company’s greatest asset. Joining Elis allows you to become part of a business that is agile, creative and market leading in our industry.

What we can do for you

Generous Sick Pay, NEST Pension Scheme, 29 days annual leave, Bespoke training and development progression plan.

The Job you will be doing

You will report directly to the Senior Engineer/Engineering Manager on site. You will be accountable for the completion of work as set by the Senior Engineer/Engineering Manager, including ensuring that the work is completed in a quality and timely manner. You will provide support in relation to all maintenance tasks and projects being undertaken, including day to day breakdown, PPM, equipment updates, new installations, and building/infrastructure upgrades. The position requires shift work with the pattern being plant specific and on-call work to provide cover for emergency breakdowns and shutdown periods.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure all PPM activities are completed on time as required, feeding back information to the Senior Engineer to improve the PPM system and activities
• To work closely with the Engineer on the opposite shift to ensure all handover of ongoing activities is carried out every day, and sharing all other information and practices as required
• To provide knowledge and input into continuous improvement of plant, machinery, and maintenance activities.  Work with the Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager to identify long running problems and suitable solutions
• To undertake repairs to equipment in a safe and timely manner ensuring that Production is constantly updated on progress
• To undertake remedial engineering works to equipment or site as instructed by the Engineering Manager
• To ensure any risks of safety or failure of equipment or site are communicated to the Manager
• To work with the Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager to ensure that contractors are working safely on site and adhering to site Health and Safety rules and procedures
• To ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with the Site Health and Safety instructions and the SSG Health and Safety manual, as well as in accordance with relevant engineering standards
• To report any incidents, accidents and near misses in accordance with Health and Safety Policies
• To ensure that equipment provided for the protection of health and safety is maintained and used appropriately, and in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• To ensure the company assets are maintained to achieve maximum efficiency
• To maintain knowledge of all spare parts on site for plant

Knowledge and Skills:

• Electrical Installation 7th Edition
• Electrical Installation Maintenance
• Mechanical Fabrication/Maintenance
• Electronic fault finding to component level
• Flexible and able to react quickly to the needs of the business
• Problem solving/analytical ability
• Flexibility to work unsocial hours, possibly including night shift

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a recognised qualification relevant to the role (e.g. mechanical or electrical C&G)
• Skilled in both Electrical and Mechanical trades: Apprenticeship with indentures preferred
• Preferred knowledge of other engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics, steam systems

The above description statements outline the principal functions of the role and is not an exhaustive list.  The role holder may be asked to perform other tasks and duties commensurate with their skills and experience.