Plant Fitter

Are you an apprentice trained Mechanical Fitter (Mechanical Engineer) who is passionate about problem solving and maintenance?

At Saint-Gobain we are looking for a Mechanical Plant Fitter to work in our Engineering Team at our Robertsbridge manufacturing plant in East Sussex.. You'll be responsible for the mechanical engineering activities on site, both planned and reactive, in order to keep production running so we can deliver to our customers on time, every time!

This Mechanical Fitter will be a part of our Mechanical Engineering Team. You'll be working on heavy machinery and will possess the initiative to solve problems, perform repairs, and collaborate with production as well as the wider engineering team.

British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS). Much of Britain has been built with British gypsum. Gypsum is the vital raw material at the heart of our plaster and plasterboard, and much of it is mined, milled and made in Britain. We have been mining gypsum for more than 150 years, a heritage we're very proud of.

This is a days-based role working Monday
- Friday 7am-3pm with an earlier finish on Fridays. You are also required to work two rostered weekend days per month, for which you get time off in lieu. Please note we are a 24/7 plant and would therefore require some flexibility out of hours in case of business needs. In reward for your experience and flexibility you'll have access to a fantastic salary and some amazing benefits including a bonus and healthcare options.

What we're looking for:

• A mechanical engineer with experience in a production or manufacturing setting
• Minimum NVQ Level III qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline
• Experience of welding, fabricating, bench fitting and machining would be a bonus
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and the ability to solve problems and collaborate with the electrician and other teams
• Ideally an apprentice trained mechanical engineer
• H&S focus - safety is paramount for our business
• Proficiency using CMSS systems and Microsoft packages plus ability to pick up other software when needed

What you will be doing:

• Reactive and planned engineering works on equipment including but not limited to grinding mills, blow pots, forming and conveying belts, screw conveyors etc
• Use root cause analysis to solve problems and communicate relevant data to prevent reoccurrence regarding maintenance problems
• Autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with contractors and shift electrician, working collaboratively on projects
• Use the CMMS system (Hexagon EAM) to plan your work, complete job reports, and order spares. We also use Microsoft packages in our day-to-day roles so a proficiency with IT is essential

Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!