EI & Automation Manager

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced EI & Automation Manager to join our Engineering Department at our Workington Mill. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary.

Holmen Board and Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients’ customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.

What we will offer you:

A competitive salary

Fantastic Contributory pension plan

Private Health Insurance

Life assurance

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays every year

A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing

Opportunities to develop and grow

Annual uniform allowance

On site Occupational Health

On-site staff canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub

Social Club with regular events throughout the year

Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure.

About the EI & Automation Manager role:

Are you dependable, responsible, and committed? We are looking for an E/I & Automation Manager who will be part of the Engineering Management Team. This engaging role will provide the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity which will contribute to the success of the engineering department and the overall business.

If you’re looking for the opportunity, be part of a great work community, looking to develop yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer and employee orientated business, we’d love to hear from you. The successful candidate will run and develop the area within budget frames, procedures and overall objectives of the Mill.

Our EI & Automation Manager will be responsible for:

Health and Safety in the Area of responsibility

Preventative maintenance and work order flow

Asset management and uptime of equipment

Customer service focus to production colleagues

Collaboration with other members of the engineering management team

Promotion and facilitation of lean, problem solving and RCA activities

Developing strong communication links and support production with execution of tasks

Developing the craft resource, senior craft and apprentices, with improved competence and upskilling, with focus on good standards and discipline together with line managers

What we’re looking for in our EI & Automation Manager:

Be educated to HND (or equivalent) in Electrical, and/or vast experience in a management position (Engineering degree preferred).

Have a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship.

Possess an excellent knowledge and competence in maintenance engineering.

Have an understanding of failure analysis and maintenance strategy.

A good knowledge of plant processes and equipment.

Be computer literate with working knowledge of ‘Windows Office’ suite.

A good knowledge of plant management systems.

Must be self-motivated.

High voltage experience would be desirable, but not essential.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory checks evidencing a right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 7th March 2025

If you’re looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer-orientated business, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply now to be considered as our EI & Automation Manager!

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

We are devoted and committed to developing our teams and ensuring that our staff have the courage, commitment, and responsibility to perform at their best. We provide significant resources to enable you to achieve your potential and expect our staff to perform to the best of their ability at all times

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