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It’s our mission to provide the most advanced and highest quality manufacturing and production facilities in the UK. With an ambitious growth plan, enabled by our industry-leading international experience and the most innovative, sustainable technologies, we bring a team of industry professionals who will grow with the business and a commitment to developing sites with a rich heritage of their own.

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Mechanical Technician

Shotton Mill, Deeside

We are looking to recruit Mechanical Technicians who wish to continue to train and develop their skills within the Mechanical arena. You will join the Engineering team and be someone who wants to develop and grow with the business as we repurpose the Shotton Mill site in constructing the UK’s largest state-of-the-art containerboard machine and tissue machines.
You will be a motivated, dynamic Technician who can work as part of a team and wishes to further develop their skills to work on state of the art modern technology as part of the Shotton Mill campus which is currently being built.
You will be a good communicator capable of working within a diverse and flexible team. You should enjoy learning and developing in order to become a fully experienced Technician who can operate within all areas of the mill. You will be a proactive, self-starter, forward thinker and someone who enjoys learning and developing.
This position is located in Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales.

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.


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E&I Technician

Shotton Mill

We are looking to recruit Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians who have completed their Apprenticeship scheme and wish to continue to train and develop their skills within the Automation arena. You will join the Engineering team and be someone who wants to develop and grow with the business as we repurpose the Shotton Mill site in constructing the UK’s largest state-of-the-art containerboard machine and tissue machines.

You will be involved in:

  • 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

Professional requirement:

You will have completed a 4+ year Apprenticeship scheme and educated to HNC level or above in Electrical/ Electronic/ instrumentation or equivalent. You will be fluent in English both in speaking and writing.

Specialist Skills

  • 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.
The ability to travel both within the UK and overseas to further develop your skills is essential for this position.

If you are interested please apply by uploading your CV, alternatively if you have any queries please email us at HR@shottonmill.co.uk

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Development

Eren is looking for skilled and engaged individuals who want to develop and grow their skills. Teamwork is fundamental in all we do. We want to build diverse teams who want to continue to develop and grow their skills to support the business, to deliver results through advanced lean practices and state of the art assets. The current development is just phase one of an ambitious growth plan in the UK.

Apprentices/trainee

As an Engineering Apprentice at Shotton Mill, you will gain technical, hands-on skill with our most experienced engineers on site, many of whom started as apprentices themselves. You will gain workplace experience and knowledge whilst gaining your qualifications and attending college. As the repurposing project gets underway, you will work alongside our engineers in doing the work to ensure the project is successful. You will be encouraged and guided with your learning, with ample support on site to aid with your development.

Caring community

Our local recycling and energy generation initiatives not only enhance our efficiency, but also benefit our local communities.

We are passionate in our commitment to rejuvenating communities that each have a rich heritage of their own.

This understanding allows us to align the needs and ambitions of communities around our sites with those of the company — in a virtuous circle that benefits all.

Policies

It is Shotton Mill Limited’s policy to recruit employees to meet the developing needs of the organisation using professional, thorough, and fair procedures. To recruit people who are, in its opinion, best qualified to fill its requirements having regard to company standards and the potential value of candidates to the company. We endeavour to promote internal applicants wherever possible and give existing employees every opportunity for career development and ensure the best person for each vacancy regardless of sex, race, creed, age, disability, marital status and political beliefs.