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Published: Sunday, 12 July 2026 21:53

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• Sandycroft, Deeside - Hybrid
• Full time
• £36,000 - £46,000 basic (dependent on skills and experience) 
• Typical Engineer’s overtime earnings £6k to £10k + Allowances

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare quotations to be approved by the Service Manager.
• Complete Risk Assessments and Method Statements for site service work.
• Take responsibility for paperwork such as lifting plans, permits to work and point of work risk assessments.
• Represent the Company and communicate effectively with Clients before, during and after the Site Work.
• Plan and prepare the tools and materials needed to do the job in a timely manner.
• Take responsibility for ensuring the work is performed to a high standard and on time including activities such as Vibration Monitoring, Impeller Balancing, Internal Inspections (Confined Spaces), Crack Detection / Inspection, Laser Alignment, Bearing, Shaft and Impeller Changes, Motor Changes, and Seal Inspections and Changes.
• Complete and submit site reports using the online reporting system.
• Complete and submit Time Sheets.
• Prepare information for invoicing.
• Workshop refurbishments of fans and pumps (in house).
• Identification of spare parts from drawings and parts lists.

Skills and Experience Required
The following list comprises the ideal skills and experience for the role, however all candidates of an appropriate skillset will be considered, and training will be given to bring the successful applicant to the required standard of competency in each area.

• Engineering qualifications such as a degree or HNC/HND would be preferable, but relevant and demonstrable experience in similar roles is highly advantageous.
• Safety and supervisory qualifications such as SSSTS or equivalents.
• Fan and Pump Maintenance (or similar rotating machinery).
• Assembly Work.
• Laser Alignment.
• In Situ Balancing.
• Grinding / Cutting / Welding.
• Lifting and Slinging.
• Vibration Analysis.
• FLT / MEWP Training.
• Confined Space Training (Low or Medium Risk).
• MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot).

Further Info
The majority of the work would be servicing and inspecting Heavy Duty Centrifugal Fans in Energy Recovery Facilities. The work involves both a technical element and physical element and is normally in an industrial setting where adherence to safe working practices is paramount. The work can be physically demanding and periodically requires working outdoors and is normally time sensitive. The job requires working away with overnight stays across most of the UK and associated travel hours. This equates to typically up approx 5 to 10 nights a month but can vary.

We offer flexible working hours whilst workshop/office based and pay overtime for additional hours whilst working away. There is also a mileage allowance and subsistence allowance.

Whilst on site, the Engineer would be expected to communicate regularly with both their direct Supervisor and the Client's Representative to update them on the progress of work.

This role requires supervision of third-party contractors on site so good written and verbal communication skills are necessary as well as an ability to operate calmly under pressure.

Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel: 01244 638900
Closing Date: End of September

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Published: Thursday, 01 June 2023 15:33

The Paper Industry Technical Association (PITA) is a membership-based Technical Association that has served the Pulp, Paper, Board and Tissue Sectors, and their associated industries for over 100 years, with members from around the world. We are seeking a self-motivated ‘Operations Executive’ to provide back-office support to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive and the Publications Editor in the day-to-day running of the Association.

The ideal candidate will:

• be a Highly Organised, Self Starter with a good Telephone Presence to provide an initial point of contact for the Association, able to work efficiently from a home location
• be Computer literate (competent in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) with basic secretarial/administrative skills
• have Basic Bookkeeping Skills (experience with Xero an advantage)
• have Basic Database Skills (experience with Contact Management databases an advantage)
• be used to working with minimal direct supervision and dealing with a wide range of demands with varying time scales
• have previous experience working in a busy, multi-discipline support role

A Job Description can be downloaded from the PITA Website (www.pita.co.uk)

Location is flexible, but it is anticipated that the successful candidate might be located in North Lancashire / Cumbria at the heart of papermaking in the UK. The post would suit an individual seeking part-time employment (a flexible 25 to 30 hours per week).

Salary is negotiable, up to £25,000 (Full Time Equivalent).

If you feel that you could work well within our small, dedicated team, please submit your application in writing by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Published: Thursday, 01 June 2023 15:35

Details:

• Sandycroft, Deeside - Hybrid
• Full time
• £36,000 - £46,000 basic (dependent on skills and experience) 
• Typical Engineer’s overtime earnings £6k to £10k + Allowances

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare quotations to be approved by the Service Manager.
• Complete Risk Assessments and Method Statements for site service work.
• Take responsibility for paperwork such as lifting plans, permits to work and point of
  work risk assessments.
• Represent the Company and communicate effectively with Clients before, during and
  after the Site Work.
• Plan and prepare the tools and materials needed to do the job in a timely manner.
• Take responsibility for ensuring the work is performed to a high standard and on
  time including activities such as Vibration Monitoring, Impeller Balancing, Internal
  Inspections (Confined Spaces), Crack Detection / Inspection, Laser Alignment,
  Bearing, Shaft and Impeller Changes, Motor Changes, and Seal Inspections and
  Changes.
• Complete and submit site reports using the online reporting system.
• Complete and submit Time Sheets.
• Prepare information for invoicing.
• Workshop refurbishments of fans and pumps (in house).
• Identification of spare parts from drawings and parts lists.

Skills and Experience Required
The following list comprises the ideal skills and experience for the role, however all
candidates of an appropriate skillset will be considered, and training will be given to bring
the successful applicant to the required standard of competency in each area.

• Engineering qualifications such as a degree or HNC/HND would be preferable, but
  relevant and demonstrable experience in similar roles is highly advantageous.
• Safety and supervisory qualifications such as SSSTS or equivalents.
• Fan and Pump Maintenance (or similar rotating machinery).
• Assembly Work.
• Laser Alignment.
• In Situ Balancing.
• Grinding / Cutting / Welding.
• Lifting and Slinging.
• Vibration Analysis.
• FLT / MEWP Training.
• Confined Space Training (Low or Medium Risk).
• MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot).

Further Info
The majority of the work would be servicing and inspecting Heavy Duty Centrifugal Fans in
Energy Recovery Facilities. The work involves both a technical element and physical element
and is normally in an industrial setting where adherence to safe working practices is
paramount. The work can be physically demanding and periodically requires working
outdoors and is normally time sensitive. The job requires working away with overnight stays
across most of the UK and associated travel hours. This equates to typically up approx 5 to
10 nights a month but can vary.

We offer flexible working hours whilst workshop/office based and pay overtime for
additional hours whilst working away. There is also a mileage allowance and subsistence
allowance.

Whilst on site, the Engineer would be expected to communicate regularly with both their
direct Supervisor and the Client's Representative to update them on the progress of work.

This role requires supervision of third-party contractors on site so good written and verbal
communication skills are necessary as well as an ability to operate calmly under pressure.

Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel: 01244 638900

Details

Published: Thursday, 01 June 2023 15:31

The Paper Industry Technical Association (PITA) is a membership-based Technical Association that has served the Pulp, Paper, Board and Tissue Sectors, and their associated industries for over 100 years, with members from around the world. We are seeking a self-motivated ‘Operations Executive’ to provide back-office support to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive and the Publications Editor in the day-to-day running of the Association.

The ideal candidate will:

• be a Highly Organised, Self Starter with a good Telephone Presence to provide an initial point of contact for the Association, able to work efficiently from a home location
• be Computer literate (competent in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) with basic secretarial/administrative skills
• have Basic Bookkeeping Skills (experience with Xero an advantage)
• have Basic Database Skills (experience with Contact Management databases an advantage)
• be used to working with minimal direct supervision and dealing with a wide range of demands with varying time scales
• have previous experience working in a busy, multi-discipline support role

A Job Description can be downloaded from the PITA Website (www.pita.co.uk)

Location is flexible, but it is anticipated that the successful candidate might be located in North Lancashire / Cumbria at the heart of papermaking in the UK. The post would suit an individual seeking part-time employment (a flexible 25 to 30 hours per week).

Salary is negotiable, up to £25,000 (Full Time Equivalent).

If you feel that you could work well within our small, dedicated team, please submit your application in writing by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.