Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor
Cawleys is a third-generation family business with over 75 years’ experience in the waste management industry and is one of the leading, independently owned recycling companies in the UK. Current turnover exceeds £30m and the company employs 190 staff across four sites, operating a mixed fleet of 80 waste collection vehicles.
Cawleys does not own or manage landfill sites preferring instead to invest in material recovery facilities, diversion from landfill via Energy from Waste and other processing technologies. The company pioneered the use of anaerobic digestion (AD) for commercial food waste in 2008, opening a state-of-the-art Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in central Luton the same year.
Cawleys is a strong, diverse resource management organization offering a wide range of bespoke, innovative waste and recycling services. These include food waste recycling, dedicated recyclate collections, hazardous waste services, Lithium recycling and award-winning environmental change management programmes through our associate company, Veris Strategies.
The company’s administrative and operational HQ is based in Luton with further sites in Milton Keynes and Wellingborough.
We are recruiting for an Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor to manage the maintenance team and ensure the smooth operation of our Materials Recycling Facility (MRF).
This is a hands on role and you will be responsible for the planned and reactive mechanical maintenance of the MRF always adhering to strict and Health and Safety procedures.
You will be required to produce daily; weekly and monthly reports relating to activities and works carried out within the MRF and document all works carried out in the maintenance log – this would include any works carried out by approved subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
To carry out equipment breakdowns effectively and efficiently.
To plan and carry out planned preventative Maintenance on all plant and equipment aiming to achieve maximum plant availability, with zero unplanned down time.
Supervise the daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance inspections.
Conduct safety compliance inspections and maintain records.
Ensure that programmed work is completed on time to the satisfaction of business requirement.
Working to health and safety, environmental other standards as they apply to the process.
Maintaining standard operating procedures as required.
Use radio frequency equipment as required.
Manage external buildings/service maintenance contracts (pat testing, fire alarms, compressor etc.)
Develop/document training material to facilitate transfer of skills and knowledge.
Effective and economical control of critical spares for all key processes.
Experience of working with engineering drawings.
Provide training, work direction and guidance.
Adhere to safe working practice and procedures including and not limited to lockout, tag out and working at heights etc.
Operate a variety of equipment including loaders, forklifts, high lifts, cranes, cherry pickers.
Supervise a team to ensure things are carried out correctly.
Make and review Risk Assessments and Method Statement
Knowledge and Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an engineer.
A working knowledge of plant/machinery
Relevant qualifications & experience in welding, mechanical and or electrical engineering (18th Edition of the Electricity at Work Regulations)
Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace and legal compliance associated with the maintenance and repair of fixed installations.
Exceptional Organizational and time management skills
Good at information seeking and handling
Problem solving and fault diagnosis
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize own workload.
Excellent internal and external customer service and oral/written communication skills
Experience of managing a small diverse team, working to strict deadlines and Key Performance Indicators.
Experience managing and working with sub-contractors
Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft products
Full and current UK driving license
Forklift license 3.5 ton counterbalance (desirable but not essential as full training will be given)
Personal skills required
Well-presented personal appearance
Self-motivated
Attention to detail
Flexible and proactive attitude
Driven and positive
Ability to work on your own and self-manage wisely to the benefit of the company whilst being a team player
‘Can do’ attitude both internal and external
Ability to think quickly, problem solve and make decisions
Physically fit and able to work outside
In return we will offer:
Working hours - Monday to Friday 6am to 4pm with some occasional Saturday work depending on workload of the MRF.
Competitive salary
Commitment to Health and Safety
Life Assurance at 1.5 times salary
Benefits and discount platform
29 days holiday
Pension scheme
We genuinely care about our employees and want to see them grow and develop with us as a business
Cawley's is a great place to work with career progression and development available for all.