Mine Mechanical Engineer

At British Gypsum we are looking for a Mine Mechanical Engineer, to based out of Brightling Mine, in Robertsbridge, East Sussex. 

Brightling underground mine produces both gypsum and cement rock for use by British Gypsum plants and the general cement industry. 

You will have experience of, and the ability to, plan and coordinate maintenance systems, maintenance planning and contractors so the maintenance team are setup to be efficient, sustainable, effective and safe. 

This role is based on-site 5 days a week. 

What you will be doing: 

• Have in place fortnightly to annual maintenance plans including shutdowns
• Carry out plant analysis, identifying and implementing improvements
• Review, develop and implement processes for maintenance planning and costings
• Have managerial responsibility for allocated staff including reviews and performance management
• Provide mechanical expertise where required to production, maintenance and management
• Manage contractors and plant hire 

What we’re looking for: 

• 4-year mechanical engineering degree or equivalent
• Hands-on maintenance experience in a drill/blast mining environment is preferable
• Experience in managing mining/heavy industry projects
• Ability to follow stringent processes and systems in order to be productive and safe
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, where safety is the number one priority 

Are British Gypsum 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!