Trainee Plant Engineer (Night Shift)
Our processing plant and team of operatives are growing and, as a result, we need to expand our team of skilled engineers to be able to carry out proactive maintenance and reactive repairs to our plant machinery across all our operating hours.
The role
- responsible for developing own knowledge and skills by closely working with the skilled Plant Maintenance team
- with guidance from your skilled colleagues, undertake inspection and service routines, and repairs and testing of machinery
- investigate and diagnose faults, report findings and carry out all repairs to manufacturer’s standards
- assist in the cleaning of the MRF in all areas and remove waste within the plant in a safe and efficient manner
- ensure accurate records and information logs for all maintenance activities are completed and filed as required
What you need
- experience in a similar role within a workshop environment
- knowledge and understanding of the requirements of working within a time critical process environment
- ability to diagnose problems and identify preventative measures
- able to repair hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
- demonstrates commitment to own learning and development
- experience working with the recycling, waste, or comparable plant industries would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided
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The package
- Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience
- 37.5 hours / 5 nights per week, Monday 10.00pm to Saturday 6.00am
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising with service
- Health Care Cash Plan, including dental and optical
- Group Life Insurance cover
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Rewards & Benefits Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Free skip offered to employees each year
- Full PPE and uniform supplied
- Discounted gym membership
- Lots of fantastic company events and perks
Why J. Dickinson & Sons?
J. Dickinson & Sons was established in 1939, and we are proud to continue to serve the community as a family-owned and run business today. At the heart of our business is the desire to provide a professional and accessible service whilst working to dispose of waste in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We are a fast-paced and entrepreneurial organisation, not afraid to try new things and do things differently, and as such we are growing fast and performing well in the industry. Our state-of-the-art facilities in Horwich include our £4.5 million waste processing plant, which allows us to process and separate even more recyclable waste. As a result, we are always looking to expand our team of dedicated staff.
Our values
J. Dickinson & Sons welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone.
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