Maintenance Engineer - Electrician

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

It’s true, we are very passionate about packaging and its purpose. But we are even more passionate about YOU; YOUR purpose, and YOUR opportunities for career progression in our rapidly expanding company (with even bigger growth ambitions!)

For almost 50 years we’ve delighted many of Europe’s largest retailers, food manufacturers and distributors with quality, innovative and sustainable packaging solutions because of the care and attention to detail of talented people like YOU.

And that’s why we are now looking to add to the Waddington Europe family at our production site.

Our values drive value for all and that is why we are passionate about having the right culture, and our company behaviours are at the core of everything we do:

• We prioritise our physical and mental health
• We care about our environment
• We are accountable to each other
• We communicate respectfully
• We are positive in attitude

If you are passionate about these behaviours too then come and join our family, we cannot wait to meet you.

Waddington Europe™ - a Novolex brand, is a European food packaging specialist.

We are a highly experienced and trusted supplier of food packaging solutions across a wide range of categories including bakery, dairy, fruit, produce, protein, prepared, food-to-go, confectionery, pet food and much more.

Environmental sustainability is at the heart of all our business decisions, and we are committed to minimising the impact of our activities on the environment.

We actively work with suppliers, customers and contractors to improve their environmental performance and source only from suppliers who meet our code of conduct.

Waddington Europe has a vacancy for an Maintenance Engineer - Electrician to work for Waddington Europe - Arklow site.

Have you got experience of multi-skilling in electrical /mechanical problem solving? Are you an analytical person ? Do you have experience of working in a busy production plant? If so this could be the role for you.

Our ideal candidate will possess a National Craft Certificate.

You will be responsible for the on-going maintenance and repair of all equipment in compliance with regulatory requirements. You will support a 24 hour/7 day working manufacturing process by performing installation, planned and unplanned maintenance and repair functions in all areas of the factory and plant. You will support the maintenance manager with the continual development and improvement of the facilities and services available to the business. You will work proactively to identify and act upon any substandard area within the factory or plant.

This role is available working a two shift rotation, week one 8am-4pm followed by week two 4pm- Midnight working 7.5 hrs per day, full time.

• Perform a series of planned maintenance tasks in accordance with the production schedule
• React to unscheduled machine stoppages/breakdowns in accordance to shift manager’s requests
• Maintain records for work carried out and spare parts usage in accordance with the prevailing system requisite
• Communicate to the shift managers the anticipated work and anticipated time of return to service of machines and equipment
• Ensure that machines are returned to production in a safe and hygienic condition and suitable for their intended use
• Ensure the health and safety of yourself and others in the working environment whilst performing your duties
• Development/training – assist with the training of others and participate in any training requirements associated to the role
• Support – to operate with a degree of flexibility providing support where necessary to other areas of the business, including machine operation, out of hours’ work etc
• Improvements – make recommendations and ensure all necessary improvements are carried out within the factory to increase and improve the function of the department
• Continuous Improvement – promote ideas to improve processes and systems
• Operate and participate in an on-call roster when required by the business needs and work as part of a rotational day/afternoon shift pattern
• Ensure all company hygiene regulations and procedures are followed and adhere
• Ensure through knowledge of legislation, that the plant is maintained in accordance with all known regulations
• Undergo additional training as and when required to perform their respective duties safely and effectively

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work. Below is an example of some of the benefits we offer:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension – as well as salary sacrifice open to ALL employees
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free legal, financial and mental health advice
• Life Assurance - from day 1
• Long Service Awards for each 5 years of service
• Above minimum holiday allowance (with Bank Holidays on top)
• Company sick pay after 6 months
• On-site parking
• Mental Health first aider on-site
• Bonus’ and incentives available
• Company enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave
• Refer A Friend scheme
• Company social events
• Fully funded professional qualifications

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritises support for organisations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organisation.

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We can’t wait to meet you - We are proud to be a business that's going places, that puts the safety of our workforce above all else, and which truly values you and your development.