Lead Engineer

About a career with Elis

Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions. Present in Europe and Latin America, we are a leader in most of the 29 countries in which we operate, employing 45,000 professionals at 440 production and services centres; this is a great opportunity to join a company that supports their people!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Engineer to join our team in Leicester on a permanent, full time basis.

To lead and manage the Engineering team in the achievement of functional objectives that support the Site/Plant and Company Business Plan.

Work closely with the production team to continuously improve site overall equipment effectiveness, people development and a lean culture.

Develop and manage all engineering functions as agreed with the Engineering Manager.

To ensure that the company’s vision, values and policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Elis Health and Safety Policy, national legislative requirements and the safety and wellbeing of your team.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for fire and alarm systems, PAT, pressure valves, etc, analysing the results and ensuring corrective action is implemented to continuously improve the working environment.
• Ensure risk assessments/COSSH/RIDDOR, etc are implemented and undertaken and accident prevention measures are initiated as required.
• Plan, monitor and ensure appropriate Engineering Team safety training is completed.
• Ensure PPM schedule is adhered to and highlight issues to Engineering Manager and General Manager.
• Planning, organising and coordinating resources to meet production requirements of ongoing maintenance, machine replacement and unplanned issues.
• Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment as per production requirements.
• Work with approved suppliers to obtain parts and machinery.
• Work with the Engineering Manager and Technical Manager to coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Ensure all plant property, equipment and other assets are fit for purpose in compliance and Group standards and best practices.
• Ensure retention of any relevant accreditations for the Engineering department (e.g. ISO/EN14065), inclusive of planned preventative maintenance. Leadership and Management
• Providing training to engineers and operators on new machinery, using the machinery documentation and SSOWs.
• Undertake and agree functional budgets with General Manager, monitoring, managing and controlling all activities in accordance with the agreed functional budget, investigating and resolving any variances. Continuous Improvement
• To review all functional activities, develop, propose and if agreed implement improvements to ensure continuous improvement through increasing effectiveness, efficiency and added value; agreed with the Engineering Manager.
• Deliver the plan for reduction of impact to the environment e.g. WECO usage within the site, as defined with the Engineering Manager.
• Investigate, analyse and implement corrective actions to resolve all production/engineering problems eliminating unplanned downtime and continuously improving working practices.
• Monitor and continuously improve machine availability and effectiveness.

Healthcare (IHSS, Clinical Solutions):

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 13485, LSAS & MDD93/42/EEC.
• Healthcare (Textile solutions) working knowledge of EN14065. Knowledge and Skills
• PC based planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Utility usage metrics.

The shift pattern is 5:30am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday and there will be a requirement for occasional weekends.

Knowledge and Skills:

• IT skills (email, all MS Office software including Project and PowerPoint).
• Excellent organisation skills.
• The ability to quickly learn technical terminology and processes.
• Leadership skills.
• Financial knowledge covering trading statements.
• Good analytical and decision making skills.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).

DESIRABLE

• Experience lean (Six Sigma) implementation of lean manufacturing systems.
• Excellent communicator with first hand direct people management experience.

Education/Experience:

• Educated to HNC level Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Time served as an apprentice with experience of electrical/mechanical/steam operations.

We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that offers many development opportunities, has national structure to facilitate ambition and offer a friendly and supportive working environment.