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We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our team at our Workington Mill. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary and become part of our welcoming team.

Holmen Board & Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients’ customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.

Your future challenge:

Are you dependable, responsible, and committed? We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager who will be part of the Engineering Management Team. This engaging role will provide the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity which will contribute to the success of the engineering department and the overall business.

If you’re looking for the opportunity, be part of a great work community, looking to develop yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer and employee orientated business, we’d love to hear from you.  The successful candidate will run and develop the area within budget frames, procedures and overall objectives of the Mill. 

You will be responsible for:

Health and Safety in the Area of responsibility

Preventative maintenance and work order flow

Asset management and uptime of equipment

Customer service focus to production colleagues 

Collaboration with other members of the engineering management team

Promotion and facilitation of lean, problem solving and RCA activities

Developing strong communication links and support to the site shift managers to aid the planning and execution of tasks

Leading and developing the craft resource, senior craft and apprentices, with improved competence and upskilling, with focus on good standards and discipline

Managing the supply of craft resource mill wide for efficient execution of maintenance

Operating as a key member of area planned maintenance shut process and execution

The successful candidate will be a member of the engineering duty rota

Ensuring that all employees are aware of and adhere to all applicable laws, agreements and rules relating to both the workplace and the external environment

Setting and achievement of Area budget

Monitoring and achieving KPI’s – in particular uptime, engineering cost/tonne, and work completion

Management and coordination of internal and external resources and expertise

Effective maintenance, asset management and project engineering

Setting and carrying out objectives

Continuous improvement and problem solving 

The successful Mechanical Engineering Manager will have:

An education to HND (or equivalent) in Engineering, and/or vast experience in a management position (Engineering degree preferred)

A recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

An excellent knowledge and competence in maintenance engineering

An understanding of failure analysis and maintenance strategy

Good knowledge of plant processes and equipment

Computer literacy skills with working knowledge of ‘Windows Office’ suite

A good knowledge of plant management systemsust be self-motivated 

What we will offer you:

A competitive salary

Fantastic Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing 

Opportunities to develop and grow

Full PPE and annual uniform/PPE allowance

On site Occupational Health

On-site staff canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure   

Closing Date: 4 October, 2024

If you’re looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer-orientated business, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply now to be considered as our Mechanical Manager!

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment, and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times