Site Engineer - Greenbest

Job Description

Join our ambitious manufacturing company to be at the forefront of managing the operational facilities through, Health & Safety, maintenance, repair, improvements, new initiatives & Developments.

About the role:

Reporting to the Operations Director & closely aligned with the Production Manager, the Site Engineer will action & control the entire engineering requirements of the business.  This will include direct hands-on intervention with all plant, equipment & utilities.  Also, engagement & supervision of contractors & suppliers.  The role will help to deliver low-cost production, maximise capacity, maximise yield, minimise downtime, extend the life of plant & equipment, minimise expenditure on maintenance & repair issues.  To act as a key member of the company management team, to further the goals & objectives of the business.  The position is full-time factory based; remote working is impractical.

• Manage & perform the entire factory engineering activity – both reactively & proactively.
• Ensure that standards & requirements of Health & Safety are robustly maintained.
• Diagnose plant failures or underperformance from an engineering perspective.  Identify solutions & implement these with both direct intervention and/or outside support.
• Perform a full range of mechanical fitting, repairs, modifications & improvements.
• Either be capable & qualified for performing electrical & control systems works – or be capable of instructing & supervising suitable contractors in this area.
• Either be capable & qualified for performing welding & fabrication works – or be capable of instructing & supervising suitable contractors in this area.
• Identify suitable suppliers & contractors.  Obtain quotations & specifications.  Appoint & instruct.
• Assist & advise with project management activities.
• Provide general engineering advice as needed.
• Identify & drive improvements – through methods, layouts, equipment, maintenance, etc.
• Maintain facilities for a workshop, tool & parts store.  Keep these in good order with an appropriate selection of spare parts to meet the likely needs of the operation.
• Liaise with the wider business to achieve business goals & performance – in Sales, Finance, production, general management, etc.

About you:

• Strong people relationship skills, upholding standards & rules
• Ability to organise around a variety of tasks & liaise directly with others both internal & external.
• High level of understanding of general engineering skills & principles.  
• The ability to communicate engineering issues in detail with people at all levels.
• Understanding of the production processes, production plant, & workplace environment.
• Clear awareness of H&S principles & specific issues.  Mindful of workforce & visitor safety & comfort.
• A figure of engineering authority, with gravitas & confidence.  
• Team player.
• Expertise & experience in a manufacturing environment.

Location: GreenBest, Somerset 

About us:

GreenBest is a dynamic and ambitious manufacturing company that supplies fertilisers and other related products to the amenity turf market (golf courses, football pitches, bowling greens, lawncare and municipal areas) and it is considered one of the most technically proficient firms operating in this market.