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Apprentice Engineer in Crewe, United Kingdom

Greif

  • Full-timeStandard weekly hours

Crewe, United Kingdom

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

035049 Apprentice Engineer (Open)

Key Responsibilities

  • Gathers and analyzes data pertaining to machine performance and identified problems. Uses data to track and identify deficiencies that create downtime and reduce reliability.
  • Plans and schedules corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities, while coordinating daily with manufacturing and maintenance supervision.
  • Tracks work orders and maintains equipment history files.
  • Controls and optimizes maintenance spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing and inventorying.
  • Performs root cause analyses for equipment and system failures. Directs maintenance colleagues towards identified problems.
  • Follows established procedures to resolve technical problems. Provides support to operations to increase machine uptime and productivity.
  • Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.

Education and Experience

  • Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Demonstrates strong analytical skills.
  • Familiar with electrical systems, common maintenance tools, manufacturing equipment, and troubleshooting procedures .
  • Possesses a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and any other relevant software.

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At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

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We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at . All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link "> Contact Us - Greif.

EEO Statement

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

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