Maintenance Engineer

About Brenntag

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety..

Headquartered in Essen, Germany and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.

As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company's mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.

For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com

Our team in Lutterworth currently has an opening for a Maintenance Engineer - Lutterworth

About the role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will manage all aspects of site maintenance activities to ensure safe, continuous, and efficient running of site operations, plant equipment and all associated assets through scheduled routines.

As the maintenance Engineer, it will be your responsibility to:

• Implement the maintenance strategy for site, aligned with the organisations AIPSM policy and procedures.

• Ensure all maintenance tasks are undertaken safely, efficiently and cost effectively to planned schedules, to maximise machinery up time and minimise disruption to site operations.

• Ensure all plant and equipment conforms to relevant legislation and a safe working environment is maintained all times.

• Responsible for the maintenance of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) covering all assets on site.

• Overseeing maintenance contracts (i.e. Air compressors, Deionised Water plant and Effluent Plant etc), including scheduling any inspections with third party contractors.

• Responsible for repair/testing and records relating to site pressure containers, associated equipment ( hoses etc).

• Carry out minor site equipment repairs to plant and equipment, pumps etc.

• Support site operators and Operations Manager with regular site safety checks and calibrations in line with routine planned maintenance.

• Actively engage in and instigate site improvement projects, taking ownership of the Management of Change process.

• Management of contractors whilst on site for maintenance works in line with Brenntag Contractor Management principles, including permit to work issuing.

• Manage and monitor the effluent treatment facility within the site trade effluent consent limits.

• Assist with inspecting and evaluating customer site tanks to ensure compliance with Brenntag Health & Safety requirements.

• Undertake any reasonable tasks or duties assigned by the appropriate line managers from time to time, related to the effective and efficient performance of the job, and providing they are within the post holders skills and ability.

• Due to the operational requirements of the site - role may feature elements of on call and emergency callout requirements
  

Your skills & experience;

• HND/NVQ Equivalent - Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

• Experience in similar role, experience in liquid process engineering vital.

• Chemical industry background on a COMAH facility- Preferred.

• Experience in working in a Safety Driven environment - Essential.

• Experience of utilising a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) - Essential. Note Brenntag operates SHIRE System for the management of maintenance activities.

• Experience in liquid process engineering in a manufacturing environment - Essential.

• Working knowledge of key regulations such as Health and Safety at Work Act, COMAH, PUWER, LOLER, Electricity at Work and Confined Space Working.

We look forward receiving your application.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.