Plant Fitter - Section Leader

Isover, part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, is seeking an experienced Lead Plant Fitter with a strong passion for continuous improvement and leadership. As a Section Leader, you will oversee daily engineering activities, ensuring optimal plant efficiency and maintaining high standards of maintenance. Based at our Runcorn site you'll contribute to delivering sustainable, high-performance glass mineral wool insulation for thermal, acoustic and fire protection solutions.,

• Supervising craftspeople and contractors to ensure safe and efficient maintenance activities
• Maximizing plant efficiency through continuous improvement and planned maintenance strategies
• Conducting fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on mechanical systems
• Leading and developing your team by sharing technical knowledge and providing apprenticeship training
• Overseeing SCADA systems, CMMS (maintenance management system), and ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations
  
  We are looking for a skilled Plant Fitter in Runcorn to lead maintenance activities, drive plant efficiency, and support team development
Experience in the following is an advantage, though we are open:
• Experience managing, mentoring, or supervising a team
• Time-served apprentice or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, and drives (or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills, utilising continuous improvement techniques
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Efficient management of work orders and spare parts
• Desirable but not essential: Experience in welding, fabrication, lifting operations, and gas-fired process equipment
  
  Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.