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Job Title


Plant Fitter - Section Leader


Company : Isover UK


Location : Runcorn, England


Created : 2025-04-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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.What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a skilled Plant Fitter in Runcorn to lead maintenance activities, drive plant efficiency, and support team developmentExperience in the following is an advantage, though we are open:Experience managing, mentoring, or supervising a teamTime-served apprentice or equivalent experienceProficiency in pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, gearboxes, and drives (or similar)Strong problem-solving skills, utilising continuous improvement techniquesKnowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM)Efficient management of work orders and spare partsDesirable but not essential: Experience in welding, fabrication, lifting operations, and gas-fired process equipmentWhat You’ll Be DoingAs Section Leader, your key responsibilities will include:Supervising craftspeople and contractors to ensure safe and efficient maintenance activitiesMaximizing plant efficiency through continuous improvement and planned maintenance strategiesConducting fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on mechanical systemsLeading and developing your team by sharing technical knowledge and providing apprenticeship trainingOverseeing SCADA systems, CMMS (maintenance management system), and ensuring full compliance with health 'safety regulationsAre Isover and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?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.If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!