Klöckner Pentaplast

Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias

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Job Description

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Electrically Biased Multi Skilled Engineer – St Helens

Location: St Helens Shift Pattern: Days

We are seeking a highly skilled Asset Care Technician / Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team at St Helens.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with both mechanical and electrical expertise to play a key role in maintaining and improving our manufacturing assets. The successful candidate will support our commitment to maximising equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring high standards of asset availability across the site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and maintain a strong Health, Safety, Hygiene and Environmental (HSHE) culture, ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures.
  • Respond to production breakdowns in a timely and effective manner to minimise downtime.
  • Diagnose faults and identify root causes, implementing robust long-term solutions.
  • Identify, recommend and implement improvements to production equipment and processes to support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Complete planned Asset Care and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities to schedule.
  • Support and lead key engineering projects and site improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Electrical Engineering qualification at Level 3 or above.
  • Proven experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.
  • Ability to read, interpret and work from electrical schematics and technical drawings.
  • Strong electrical & mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
  • Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Good PLC knowledge and understanding.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable:

  • FLT (Fork Lift Truck) licence.
  • MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) certification.
  • Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and motivated engineer who enjoys troubleshooting complex issues, improving equipment performance, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. You will be a team player with a flexible approach and a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now!

If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.

***Please be aware of recruitment scams. Klöckner Pentaplast will never ask candidates to provide payments, bank details, national identification numbers, or any other sensitive personal information during the interview process. If you're unsure about the legitimacy of a communication claiming to be from kp, please contact us directly at career@kpfilms.com.

Klöckner Pentaplast

About Klöckner Pentaplast

Focused on delivering its vision: The Sustainable Protection of Everyday Needs, kp is a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging, and specialty film solutions, serving the pharmaceutical, medical device, protein markets, amongst others. With a broad and innovative portfolio of packaging and product films and services, kp plays an integral role in the customer value chain by safeguarding product integrity, protecting brand reputation and improving sustainability. kp’s “Investing in Better” sustainability strategy solidifies its commitment to achieving ten clear targets for long-term improvement by increasing recycling and recyclability of products, cutting carbon emissions and continuous improvement in employee engagement, safety, and diversity, equity and inclusion. kp has earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings, putting kp in the top 3% of companies rated in the manufacturing of plastics products sector. Founded in 1965 kp has 27 plants in 16 countries and employs over 5,000 people committed to serving customers worldwide in over 60 locations.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1965
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