Oldbury IES Operator Maintainer

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Oldbury IES Operator Maintainer at EMR is a full-time onsite role in the operations team to operate and maintain plant with safety and efficiency at the core. You will follow HSE and Quality policies, work to SWPs and SOPs, report defects, monitor performance, perform planned and reactive maintenance, and conduct patrols and handovers while developing multi-skill capabilities. The ideal candidate has mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, manufacturing or material processing exposure, can work independently or in a team, and holds NPORS or equivalent for telehandler and forklift. In your application, tailor your CV to highlight safety records, maintenance competencies, and why you want to contribute to a company focused on recycling and growth, aligned with EMR values We Care and We Do.

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What we offer:
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The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:
• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
• Cycle 2 work scheme

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.
But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.


About Our Opportunity:
Working as a key member of the operations team, the post holder will operate, supervise and maintain the plant and equipment whilst prioritising safety and efficiency.

What You Will Be Doing:
• Understand and adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Work to all relevant safe working procedures (SWP’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Maintain and wear statutory PPE issued and report defects to the site management team as required;
• Report all accidents and near misses in accordance with company guidelines.
• Monitoring the operational performance of plant and equipment and reporting defects and variations.
• Carry out basic planned and reactive maintenance.
• Conduct Patrol Audits as directed by the Shift Manager.
• Assist with any general duties as required by the Shift Manager.
• Complete training and development in order to multi-skill and enable growth and career progression.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures including safe working procedures (SWPs).
• Carry out daily and periodic checks including safety and quality
• Carry out activities to capture, record and action all machine defects.
• Assist the maintenance team with plant issue resolution
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are met and relevant PPE is worn
• Ensure safe isolation of machinery before undertaking relevant work
• Undertake corrective actions within scope of authorisation
• Complete actions from daily fault sheets
• Work in accordance with risk assessments for bespoke maintenance tasks.
• Ensure plant and workspace hygiene standards are maintained
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Deliver a full and comprehensive operational handover between shifts

About You:
• A strong appreciation and understanding of a safe working environment, hazard awareness and a compliant attitude
• Previous experience of basic mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Manufacturing production or material processing experience
• Previous experience of having worked to standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised as well as in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and solid problem-solving skills.
• NPORS or equivalent qualification in tele handler and forklift truck driving.


Who we are:

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.
We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.
We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’
‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’
‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’
‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.
• We Care
◦ Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
◦ Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
◦ Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
◦ Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive
If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.

Recruitment Agencies
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.