Lead Engineer

3 weeks ago


Braunstone, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Elis Full time
About the Role

Elis, a leading international provider of textile, hygiene, and facility services, is seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer to join our team in a permanent, full-time capacity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the Engineering team to achieve functional objectives that support the Site/Plant and Company Business Plan.
  • Work closely with the production team to continuously improve site overall equipment effectiveness, people development, and a lean culture.
  • Develop and manage all engineering functions as agreed with the Engineering Manager.
  • Ensure compliance with the company's vision, values, and policies and procedures at all times.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Elis Health and Safety Policy, national legislative requirements, and the safety and wellbeing of the team.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations for fire and alarm systems, PAT, pressure valves, etc., analyzing the results and ensuring corrective action is implemented to continuously improve the working environment.
  • Plan, monitor, and ensure appropriate Engineering Team safety training is completed.
  • Ensure PPM schedule is adhered to and highlight issues to Engineering Manager and General Manager.
  • Planning, organizing, and coordinating resources to meet production requirements of ongoing maintenance, machine replacement, and unplanned issues.
  • Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment as per production requirements.
  • Work with approved suppliers to obtain parts and machinery.
  • Work with the Engineering Manager and Technical Manager to coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
  • Ensure all plant property, equipment, and other assets are fit for purpose in compliance and Group standards and best practices.
  • Ensure retention of any relevant accreditations for the Engineering department (e.g., ISO/EN14065), inclusive of planned preventative maintenance.
Leadership and Management
  • Providing training to engineers and operators on new machinery, using the machinery documentation and SSOWs.
  • Undertake and agree functional budgets with General Manager, monitoring, managing, and controlling all activities in accordance with the agreed functional budget, investigating and resolving any variances.
Continuous Improvement
  • To review all functional activities, develop, propose, and if agreed implement improvements to ensure continuous improvement through increasing effectiveness, efficiency, and added value; agreed with the Engineering Manager.
  • Deliver the plan for reduction of impact to the environment e.g., WECO usage within the site, as defined with the Engineering Manager.
  • Investigate, analyze, and implement corrective actions to resolve all production/engineering problems eliminating unplanned downtime and continuously improving working practices.
  • Monitor and continuously improve machine availability and effectiveness.
Requirements
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 13485, LSAS & MDD93/42/EEC.
  • Healthcare (Textile solutions) working knowledge of EN14065.
  • PC-based planned preventative maintenance systems.
  • Utility usage metrics.
What We Offer
  • 33 Days Holiday
  • Company Pension
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • On-site Parking
  • Life Assurance

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