Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Reporting To: Premix Supervisor
Location: Heanor
We have 1 permanent vacancy for a Mechanical Engineer within the Premix Production Department working on a dayshift rotation (6.00am – 3.00pm and 09.00am – 6.00pm). There will also be a requirement to work additional hours for breakdowns.
dsm-firmenich is the world's leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other fine chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. This role sits within the Animal Nutrition and Health business unit, generating the nutritional premix and additives to mix into animal feed.
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Your key responsibilities
1. Carrying out maintenance tasks on fully automatic batching plant and packing machines.
2. Understanding the scope and safety issues relating to allocated work.
3. Signing off the RAPTW and initiate a handover of the equipment to
production.
4. Manage & maintain all mechanical jobs/maintenance on Ultimo.
5. Scheduling work and ordering parts within maintenance budget.
6. Carrying out defined work in accordance with DSMs SHEQ requirements.
7. Recording relevant job history.
8. Entering an accurate time recording for the job.
9. Completing all relevant paperwork
We bring
10. A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
11. A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
12. A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
13. The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
14. A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
You bring
15. The successful candidate will be expected to be a time-served Mechanical tradesman with a ONC or equivalent through knowledge and experience and at least 5 years experience in an automated environment.
16. Candidates should have a proven track record of technical competence in their own area of discipline with fault finding and manual skills.
17. Other essential behaviors are good communication, flexible approach, self-starter and team player. Preference will be given to any person who has in-depth Ultimo experience.
The application process
This position is being posted externally on the company internet, therefore please apply for this post via the intranet page,. On this web page you will fill in your contact details and attach your CV. If you have any questions, please contact Alex Green on 01773 536566 or at
Equal Opportunities Commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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