What you'll do:

• Providing specialist engineering support to the manufacturing production lines, which include – Brown Board Machine, Winder, OCC Recycling plant, CHP plant, Biofuel Power plant, Waste Wood processing plant, Effluent treatment plant, Tissue Machines, MRRF recycling facility and support systems.
  
• Responding to plant breakdowns with the Mechanical team, methodically diagnosing faults to ensure the equipment is running again in a timely manner.
  
• Using and developing your technical training to be involved in Root Cause Analysis, identify solutions to problems and implement solutions.
  
• Conducting weekly/ bi-weekly and monthly routine work, such as routine inspections, corrective and preventative maintenance of plant and equipment.
  
• Installation, overhaul and maintenance of Machine Rolls and other heavy equipment.
  
• The overhaul and repair of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components and assemblies when cost effective to do so, working to a high engineering standard.

Professional Requirements:

• You will have completed a 4+ year Apprenticeship scheme and educated to HNC level or above in Mechanical Plant Maintenance or equivalent. 
• You will be fluent in English both in speaking and writing.

Specialist Skills:

• Knowledge of Mechanical equipment, Pumps, Gearbox, Screens, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical Seals, etc.
  
• Use of mobile Equipment to include Fork lift and M.E.W.P.’s.
  
• Ability to use Overhead cranes and good knowledge of Slinging and Lifting Techniques.
  
• Effective Team player with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  
• Proficient in welding to include, MIG, TIG, ARC and the use of Plasma cutting equipment.
  
• Knowledgeable in the use of Laser Alignment equipment for Parallel and off-set Alignments.
  
• Knowledge of basic Machining techniques using Lathe and Milling machine.
  
• Being a Self-starter and hard working with the ability to work as a team player and grow with the Business.
  
• Ability to work in a changing environment with a flexible approach.
  
• Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• Career growth: Advance your career with opportunities for professional development.
  
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside talented individuals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
  
• Impactful work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference. 

• Providing specialist engineering support to the manufacturing production lines, which include - Biofuel Power plant, Waste Wood processing plant, Effluent treatment plant, Tissue Machines, MRRF recycling facility and support systems.
  
• Responding to plant breakdowns with the Automation team, methodically diagnosing faults to ensure the equipment is running again in a timely manner.
  
• Using and developing your technical training to be involved in root cause investigations, identify solutions to problems and implement solutions.
  
• Commissioning support for small improvement projects and major projects, such as Biomass treatment, CHP and Low-pressure condensing turbine plant.
  
• Conducting weekly/ bi-weekly and monthly routine work, such as instrument calibrations, visual routes, electrical safety checks, fire system function checks, periodic electrical safety inspections
  
• Writing/maintaining onsite electrical procedures and risk assessments
  
• Maintaining and updating electrical and instrumentation documentation

• Be able to interpret P&ID, electrical schematic and control loop diagrams
  
• Experience of AC or DC inverter drives, fault finding, commissioning and programming
  
• Maintenance and calibration of instrumentation equipment
  
• Knowledge of PLC’s and DCS programming/modifications/improvements.
  
• Being a Self-starter and hard working with the ability to work as a team player and grow with the Business
  
• Ability to work in a changing environment with a flexible approach.
  
• Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety

Working Conditions

You will work on-site within the Utilities production area and within a Project village within a major construction site.

• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• Career growth: Advance your career with opportunities for professional development.
  
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside talented individuals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
  
• Impactful work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference.
  

What you'll do:

• Develop and lead on an L&D Framework to support strategic objectives (commissioning / start-up / future proofing)
  
• Develop departmental Policies and Procedures and promote through onboarding and coaching as required
  
• Develop an L&D Team to support delivery of L&D priorities across the SML site
  
• Develop L&D Solutions that support every level of ability and practical application
  
• Develop and promote a learning culture through coaching and mentorship leading to a robust pipeline of future talent
  
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure knowledge, skills and behaviours are incorporated into all L&D activity
  
• Support site ‘Technical Expertise’ to introduce new technology (advanced materials and manufacturing) as the site grows
  
• Support introduction of Lean Manufacturing through world class methodologies (Kaizen, 6S, Six Sigma)
  
• Support the onboarding process with ‘fit for purpose’ learning interventions
  
• Support ‘Traineeships’ (Apprentices / Interns / Graduates) with robust development plans aligned to succession / talent planning
  
• Develop and maintain:
  
• - a comprehensive competency & skills matrix that reflect role requirements that managers use to benchmark compliance and training needs
  
• - a training budget with regular reviews & reporting
  
• - an evaluation process that improves / consolidates learning transfer
  
• - new ways of accessing learning (Intranet / gamification / simulation / virtual reality)
  
• - relationships with local authority providers, professional institutes and Welsh assembly funding routes.
  
• Maintain professional competence that will guide SML on trends / forecasts & funding pots.
  

Professional Requirements:

• CIPD or similar L&D qualification
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a L&D role in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience of working within the paper industry would be advantageous.
  
• Previous experience and understanding of Apprenticeship schemes & working with colleges.
  
• Ability to lead working groups and engage leaders by coaching/mentoring to deliver training requirements.
  
• IT literate with previous experience of using HR packages – HR SAP experience advantageous
  
• Highley motivated, agile with a personable proactive approach who is willing to learn and grow within a developing & growing business.
  
• Flexible, with a can-do altitude who works well within a team and can lead change where required
  

Working Conditions:

• You will initially be based within the project village on a site undergoing significant construction work. Once the new PM3 building is complete, we will be moving into a brand-new facility.
  
• You will be required to travel within UK and Overseas as required.

• Project Ownership & Leadership: Manage engineering projects across the site, including external influences, while leading and motivating the project team.
• Governance & Handover: Own and enforce the Management of Change (MoC) process, ensure formal handover of completed projects, and confirm project goals are met.
• Standards & Compliance: Set and uphold site engineering, installation, signage, and painting standards; ensure compliance with legislation and ISO procedures.
• Planning & Budget Control: Scope works, acquire estimates, monitor budgets, and report costs to accounts and capex teams to keep projects on track financially.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure technical issues are resolved using internal or external expertise, with supplier specifications meeting modern plant standards.
• Team & Resource Coordination: Collaborate with planners, stores, and schedulers to align BOMs, spares, shutdown plans, and project manpower requirements.
• Documentation & Systems: Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, and use SAP and site IT systems for purchasing, cost control, and trend analysis.
• Reliability & Improvement: Integrate predictive maintenance, RCFA, and FMEA into projects; plan and justify reliability and process improvement work.
• Health, Safety & Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments, SOPs, and coordinate contractor compliance including permits, inductions, and safety expectations.
• Act as deputy to the Engineering Manager, assist with site-wide duties and participate in the on-call rota.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstratable experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, preferably in the manufacturing industry
• Strong ability to plan, execute, monitor, and close projects within time and budget, including use of tools like SAP, Prince2.
• Ability to motivate cross-functional teams, delegate tasks, and manage both internal staff and external contractors.
• In-depth understanding of mechanical, electrical, and process systems, as well as relevant legislation codes of practice.
• Proficient in conducting Risk Assessments (RA) and managing SOPs.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to coordinate with operations, engineering, planning, external suppliers, and senior management.
• Have a strong focus on accurate project planning and forecasting.
• Familiarity with RCFA, FMEA, and other structured problem-solving tools to identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to manage and document changes in line with ISO and site-specific Management of Change procedures.
• Competence in SAP, drawing/documentation systems, and general site IT for trend analysis and project tracking.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, suppliers, and best practices (BAT) to enhance plant performance and reliability.

• You will initially work onsite within the Project village during construction work and will predominantly be working in a portacabin. You will be required to travel within the UK and Overseas as required.

• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth: Advance your career with opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside talented individuals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Impactful work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference.