Details:
- Salary: £19.09 - 23.86 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Leicester
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
The Sofidel Group
The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,000 employees, net sales of 2,173 million Euros (2020) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,428,000 tonnes in 2020). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Softis, Le Trèfle, Sopalin, Thirst Pockets, KittenSoft, Nalys, Cosynel, Lycke, Nicky, Papernet. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers programme, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic factor with regards to growth and is committed to reducing its impact on natural capital and maximising social benefits, setting as objective the creation of shared added value for all stakeholders. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The Role: As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paper hygiene products, we are continuously striving to innovate and improve, as such Sofidel UK currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Rothley. Our culture inspires creativity, nurtures talent, and creates an inclusive workplace where you can thrive growing your career across our diverse operating divisions.
This position will sit within an established engineering team that thrives on continuous development of knowledge and practical application. Working in our continental shift pattern of 2 days/2 nights 4 off, this role plays an important part of the day-to-day workings of the Converting Machines. This role is well-suited to an Electrical Engineer with experience working in a FMCG environment, happy to be hands on and always willing and eager to learn.
Main Duties:
Ensure the Electrical Operations and Standards within the Converting Machines are maintained to a high quality
Perform troubleshooting on machinery as and when required
Attend breakdowns and act as a focal point of reactive maintenance
Performance preventative maintenance activities as and when required
Perform quality improvement maintenance as and when required
Demonstrate a high level of H&S knowledge and Housekeeping
Carry out routine testing on electrical devices
Interface with the PLC programs Additional Skills/Requirements:
Holds an Electrical qualification either via apprenticeship or degree equivalent
Experience working in FMCG environment
Understanding of induction and servo motors
Understanding of robots and fault finding Package/benefits:
£19.09 per hour plus 25% shift allowance
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Free onsite car parking
Overtime opportunities availabile
Training and development
EAP
Private Healthcare