JELD-WEN, Inc.
Penrith, Cumbria
Maintenance Engineers (Electrical) - Penrith, UK We are pleased to announce due to internal promotions within our organisation, and as part of our growth and exciting business transformation, we are looking for Maintenance Engineers with experience in electrical engineering to join our onsite team in Penrith, UK. Here at JELD-WEN UK, a global organisation that produces and manufactures Doors and Doorsets, Penrith is the European flagship for our UK production. With the addition of a new manufacturing line and a broader transformation agenda across the business, this is an exciting time to join us. This role will be focused on ensuring that planned and reactive work is completed in line with the site priorities, you will assist in the development of the departments Risk Assessment's, Safe Systems of Work and Planned Maintenance Routines, along with all thing's continuous improvement related. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team of Engineers covering a 24hr operation, providing support to the site teams to ensure compliance with company legislative requirements, educating, developing, and inspiring team members towards betterment and achievement. You will drive Engineering activities towards world-class performance; make continuous improvement standard practice. You will be safety and quality conscious and a good communicator, communicating openly, promptly, and professionally to internal and external stakeholders. We offer onsite working from our Penrith site, on a 2 week rotating shift pattern (7 days out of 14 worked, to include 12hr shifts), a competitive salary, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days, 7.5% pension, Medicash Health Cash plan salary sacrifice scheme and opportunities to grow and develop your career. What your impact will be: Drive departments 5s campaigns and demonstrate 5s expansion as part of daily cadence. Receive and issue permits to work and ensure engineering work is carried out to H&S, environmental and engineering standards. Ensure Maintenance systems are fully utilised to optimise performance. Support with the training and coaching with the apprentices. Implementation of Risk Assessments and support of HAZARD assessments. Work to daily Standard Operating Procedures. Support Plant Managers and Leadership team to develop and deliver an engineering continuous improvement culture. You will contribute to safety audits and SIO generation (Safety Improvement Opportunities), creating a culture of 'safety first.' Ensure full compliance of Health and Safety procedures including SOP adherence, PPE and Workwear and incident investigations. You will report any safety issues promptly, reinforce policies to others where needed and reminding them of their right to stop work and the Jeld Wen lifesaving rules. Sustain good housekeeping standards and ensure compliance to production schedules. Actively participate in capturing and closing out 3C SQDCIP actions. Assist with shift handover and on occasion support/cover for the Shift Team Leader. What you'll need to succeed: Previous experience of working in a manufacturing/production environment. NVQ or equivalent in electrical engineering or similar discipline. A clear understanding of electrical systems with excellent fault diagnosis and ratification skills. An understanding of mechanical systems is preferred, but not essential. Good knowledge of PPM and continuous improvement systems. Previous experience of using a CMMS. Previous experience of working flexibly, conducting basic problem solving and training others. Good computer skills required and experience of basic business software. Flexible attitude towards shifts, able to work a 2 week rotating shift pattern (7 days out of 14 worked, to include 12hr shifts). "We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to work with strong brands". About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide, LaCantina and VPI in North America, and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. For more information, visit or follow LinkedIn . JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'. What We Offer Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws. JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
Maintenance Engineers (Electrical) - Penrith, UK We are pleased to announce due to internal promotions within our organisation, and as part of our growth and exciting business transformation, we are looking for Maintenance Engineers with experience in electrical engineering to join our onsite team in Penrith, UK. Here at JELD-WEN UK, a global organisation that produces and manufactures Doors and Doorsets, Penrith is the European flagship for our UK production. With the addition of a new manufacturing line and a broader transformation agenda across the business, this is an exciting time to join us. This role will be focused on ensuring that planned and reactive work is completed in line with the site priorities, you will assist in the development of the departments Risk Assessment's, Safe Systems of Work and Planned Maintenance Routines, along with all thing's continuous improvement related. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team of Engineers covering a 24hr operation, providing support to the site teams to ensure compliance with company legislative requirements, educating, developing, and inspiring team members towards betterment and achievement. You will drive Engineering activities towards world-class performance; make continuous improvement standard practice. You will be safety and quality conscious and a good communicator, communicating openly, promptly, and professionally to internal and external stakeholders. We offer onsite working from our Penrith site, on a 2 week rotating shift pattern (7 days out of 14 worked, to include 12hr shifts), a competitive salary, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days, 7.5% pension, Medicash Health Cash plan salary sacrifice scheme and opportunities to grow and develop your career. What your impact will be: Drive departments 5s campaigns and demonstrate 5s expansion as part of daily cadence. Receive and issue permits to work and ensure engineering work is carried out to H&S, environmental and engineering standards. Ensure Maintenance systems are fully utilised to optimise performance. Support with the training and coaching with the apprentices. Implementation of Risk Assessments and support of HAZARD assessments. Work to daily Standard Operating Procedures. Support Plant Managers and Leadership team to develop and deliver an engineering continuous improvement culture. You will contribute to safety audits and SIO generation (Safety Improvement Opportunities), creating a culture of 'safety first.' Ensure full compliance of Health and Safety procedures including SOP adherence, PPE and Workwear and incident investigations. You will report any safety issues promptly, reinforce policies to others where needed and reminding them of their right to stop work and the Jeld Wen lifesaving rules. Sustain good housekeeping standards and ensure compliance to production schedules. Actively participate in capturing and closing out 3C SQDCIP actions. Assist with shift handover and on occasion support/cover for the Shift Team Leader. What you'll need to succeed: Previous experience of working in a manufacturing/production environment. NVQ or equivalent in electrical engineering or similar discipline. A clear understanding of electrical systems with excellent fault diagnosis and ratification skills. An understanding of mechanical systems is preferred, but not essential. Good knowledge of PPM and continuous improvement systems. Previous experience of using a CMMS. Previous experience of working flexibly, conducting basic problem solving and training others. Good computer skills required and experience of basic business software. Flexible attitude towards shifts, able to work a 2 week rotating shift pattern (7 days out of 14 worked, to include 12hr shifts). "We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to work with strong brands". About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN worldwide, LaCantina and VPI in North America, and Swedoor and DANA in Europe. For more information, visit or follow LinkedIn . JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Employers' and by Newsweek as one of the 'World's Most Trustworthy Companies'. What We Offer Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals' physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws. JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.