Lead Mechanical Installation Engineer

Our Company

We are a leading system integration specialist for electrical and mechanical automation systems in Food and Drink and Parcel Distribution sectors operating at client sites around the world. We look for hard-working individuals to join our team offering continual professional development in return for dedication to the job and a passion to contribute to the success of the company. Enthusiasm flexibility and reliability are key attractions.

Role

Reporting to a Project Manager you will provide the experience andexpertise necessary to ensuresuccessful completion ofmechanical installations in compliance with current legislationat facilities in the East Midlands and on occasion more widelythroughout the will assist in coordinating the labour resources and materials required for completion of projects and provide close supervision of a team of fellowInstallation Techniciansand associated trades.

About You

Already an experienced professional and with experiencemanaging a small team of engineersyou will demonstrate broadcapabilities in all aspects ofmechanical installation testing and completion ofthe associated mandatory documentation as well as strong day to day supervisory skills developed through your time workingin a similar industrial sector. You will have experience of sitesurveying to supportthedevelopment of proposalsand subsequent planning of installations.

Dimensions

• Locations: Hinckley Leicestershire and various client sites across the UK

Key Responsibilities

• Install maintain modify and repair a variety of mechanical systems and equipment

• Communicate and adopt safe systems of work (RAMS)

• Observe the requirements of any Permit to Work issued by site Duty Holders

• Determine efficient work procedures and techniques

• Engage in the determination of work rotas and assignment of tasks

• Assess tasks for completeness and report any issues or variations

• Complete installation test reports and job documentation

• Ensure all tools and equipment in use is certified and/or calibrated

• Maintain positive relationships with client representatives and other third parties

• Undertake specialist training as required and keep up to date with statutory and legislative requirements

• Demonstrate and apply the principles of continuous improvement to achieve Best Practice

You will need

• 5 years experience of industrial mechanical installations including Conveyors Pneumatics and general fitting work.

• A good understanding of interlocks& safety circuitsmechanical schematics/drawings and be comfortable workingfrom layout drawings

• Clean Driving Licence

• A comprehensive toolkit for completing mechanical installations including cordless tools

• Experience using IT software for job planning and time sheets

• Experience of rigging and slinging / Overhead Crane

• Experience ofdrafting Risk assessments and Method Statements Including Lift Plans

• Experienced in mechanical/piping fabrication steel structures and mechanical-civil interfaces.

• Experience of working on own initiative

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• To be a team player and customer focused

• Flexibility to work away as required

Qualifications and Licences

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Required)

• CSCS safety cardor equivalent (Required)

• Overhead Crane Training / Rigging / Slinging (Required)

• RTITB FLT licence (Desirable)
  

• MEWP Safety Training Card IPAF 3a 3b or equivalent (Desirable)

• SSSTS (Desirable)