OverviewLead Shift Engineer role at TieTalent. The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce renewable energy, heat and ReGrow, a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms. The plants also recycle the food waste packaging. The plants provide an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.

An exciting opening has arisen for a suitably qualified Lead Shift Engineer (multi-skilled) to join the team at ReFood''s third state of the art Anaerobic Digestion and Cat 3 transfer station in Dagenham. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join an established and growing company, that is committed to helping conserve natural resources and protect the environment. In return we will offer you the opportunity to develop your existing skillset and fulfil your potential. The ideal candidate will be a safety conscious individual with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

This is a full-time, permanent position working an average of 42 hours per week – 12 hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off basis (working x4 days, x4 rest days and then x4 nights).

Responsibilities

Lead the shift maintenance team, providing both a reactive and pro-active, highly skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure.

Following and completing (signing off) planned maintenance (PMs, RMs and CMs) and overseeing the adherence of timely completion of work carried out.

Increase the site operational effectiveness, improve on project delivery, mean times between failure and downtime reduction, and manage and implement improvement plans, driving Key Performance Indicators (KPI''s) ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.

Participate in Projects, continuous improvement, and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes.

Liaise with external contractors for reactive maintenance and to schedule planned service maintenance, request, and check RAMS, induct personnel, provide permits to work and oversee contractor work onsite to ensure it is carried out safely.

To carry out risk assessments of routine maintenance procedures and unplanned works.

To ensure that maintenance staff take responsibility for their work environment and that all tools are maintained and accounted for.

Liaise with the SHEQ team to resolve HandS issues, environmental, internal audits, GMP, COSHH and ISO quality issues, and ensure all compliance checks are complete and correctly filled.

Attend all nominated training modules as necessary.

Undertaking any other duties reasonably requested by the ReFood Management Team.

Requirements

Hold a recognised apprenticeship.

Hold a minimum CGLI or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.

Solid Engineering background, and experience of working in a process environment, (this would be advantageous if this was in the AD industry).

Excellent HandS knowledge

Previous experience within a Team Leader role is essential, with the ability to mentor, motivate and lead others in the team.

Dual Skilled mechanical/electrical is desirable but not essential.

Good communication skills, both verbally and written, along with excellent organisational skills.

Good IT skills, including Microsoft packages and Outlook.

Must be self-motivated and conscientious with the desire and ability to learn and develop.

Have the ability to make decisions to maximise team performance and be able to prioritise workload and deliver on time.

Have an analytical approach to problem solving.

Be able to communicate well and professionally at all levels.

Be flexible and able to deal with a number of tasks at the same time.

Salary: Competitive Pay and Benefits

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