Average Process Engineer salary in Hope Valley

As a Senior Process Engineer, you are a confident analyser and decision-maker.  Motivated by a drive for improvement, you play a key role in optimising processes and confidently support a team of technically-minded individuals.  Confident in your own experience and ability, you equally recognise the value of others’ experience and encourage their input.  You possess the skills to effectively communicate your views and engage with others.This role is about being a key, valuable member of the Hope Operational Team, working together to constantly improve.  You will drive process optimisation, and manage the Process Engineering team day to day, guiding them to deliver efficient and sustainable clinker and cement production.  You aspire to be part of a forward-thinking business that is committed to progress.To excel in this role, you must be confident leading by example and engaging with others at all levels, working with dedication and a strong sense of personal integrity.  You will have experience of: problem-solving; monitoring, analysing and optimising processes; evaluating equipment and technology; ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations; and providing technical training and support in a manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam management: Personal Development Plans, KPIs, targets, incentives, action plansProcess Optimisation: Evaluate and optimise the manufacturing processes involved in cement production, including raw material preparation, grinding, pyroprocessing, and cement grinding.  Troubleshooting and Problem-solving: Identify and resolve operational issues and process inefficiencies, utilising analytical techniques and engineering principles to achieve optimal performance and minimise downtime.Process Monitoring: Monitor and analyse key process and quality parameters, such as temperature, pressure, flow rates and chemical composition, to ensure adherence to quality standards and troubleshoot abnormalities promptly.Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvement initiatives, such as optimising energy consumption, reducing emissions, and enhancing productivity.Safety and Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and other relevant legal requirements. Identify and implement measures to mitigate potential risks and improve environmental performance.Equipment and Technology Evaluation: Evaluate existing equipment and technologies and recommend improvements, upgrades or replacements projects to enhance process efficiency and productivity.Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical reports, maintain accurate documentation of processes, procedures and projects.  Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.Training and Development: Provide technical training and support to plant operators, promoting a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.Skills, Knowledge & ExpertiseDegree in Chemical & Process Engineering (or related)NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent)Proven experience in cement industry or heavy industryExperience supervising technical teamsIdeal…Knowledge and experience of high level control systems and use to optimise running plantTechnical understanding of pyroprocessing and combustionEnergy management knowledge and experience (i.e. KPI monitoring and associated improvement plans/projects)Good knowledge of process control methods and statistical troubleshooting methodsAt Breedon Group, we are proud of our values and are known for our commitment to making a material difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities. Our mission is to build meaningful relationships and foster constructive collaboration as we strive to become the leading vertically-integrated international construction materials group.  Joining the team at Hope means collaborating with like-minded individuals who believe in delivering quality while prioritising safety.  Our employees choose to stay with us because of the supportive and positive work environment.We believe in keeping things simple, making things happen, showing we care, and constantly striving to improve. These values guide our actions and define who we are as a company. As the largest independent construction materials group in the UK & Ireland, we are on the rise with a goal to expand internationally.Job BenefitsCompany PensionBonus schemeDiscount SchemeEnhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoptions SchemeFree on-site ParkingGym AccessHealth & Wellbeing InitiativesLife AssuranceShare Save SchemeVolunteering PolicySubsidised canteenCompany pensionHoliday buy schemeShare Save SchemeEmployee discount schemesDigital GP

You will be responsible for supporting Breedon's internal customers across a geographical patch for the various Breedon businesses to maintain the computer systems and networks.  This will include installing and configuring computer systems, diagnosing hardware and software faults, and solving technical and application problems, either over the phone or in person to ensure users get maximum benefit. Key ResponsibilitiesTo regularly engage with your key customers and sites to proactively identify areas of improvement, as well as address any issues which may arise.To pro-actively build strong working relationships within the business to learn of up-and-coming events that could impact BTS and the service and systems we deliver, to enable action to be taken to support.Undertake general field support activities requiring the highest level of technical expertise and experience, covering all site\office-based technology such as PCs, Mobiles, Printers, Applications, Meeting room equipment, and all services that shall be defined within the Service Catalogue for the Workplace Services Service Tower.Produce and maintain relevant technical documentation for Services within Workplace Services.Proactively monitor systems and networks to identify potential issues.Application support and software installation.Talking users through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the phone, to help set up systems or resolve issues.Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults.Assist fellow engineers with more complex tasks such as cablingReplace faulty equipment as required.Respond within agreed time limits to call-outs.Work continuously on assigned tasks/helpdesk tickets to completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate) within agreed SLAs.Support the roll-out of new applications, sites or decommissioning of sites as applicable.Proactively support company compliance to Health and Safety legislation through adherence to company polices, processes and practices.Work closely with all members of the BTS team across the group when required.Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management.Skills, Knowledge & ExpertiseEssentialIn depth knowledge and experience of Desktops, Laptops.Experience of Windows 10 and Windows 11.Office365 management and maintenance.Application support and software installs.Knowledge of servers, Networks LAN/WAN, including cloud hosted solutions.Knowledge of tablet/mobile phone support with both IOS and Android software.Knowledge of MDT (Microsoft Deployment Tools) for building laptops and desktopsKnowledge of firewalls, proxies, and antivirus software.Ability to prioritise workload, be flexible in approach to problems and use own initiative to achieve results.Excellent communications skills, ability to communicate at all levels with professionalism, confidence, empathy and effectiveness.Take ownership and follow the lifecycle of each incident to ensure the correct resolution and monitor the outcome for effectiveness.Excellent team player DesirableKnowledge, experience, or qualification of the ITIL V4 Foundation qualification, its practices, processes, and framework.Knowledge of Sophos Antivirus software, Mimecast, PDQ, Logitech, and PowerShell.Knowledge or experience of the Excalibur software program.Knowledge of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus ticket logging system.Role ExpectationsThe role is a field role so the postholder is required to be out on the road most of the time and as such, will need to hold a full UK/EU driving license.Due to the changing nature of the systems, we work with as well as the product range we operate with the postholder must be flexible in their approach to work/tasks and manage their work schedule accordingly.With this being a customer facing role delivering a service to our colleagues, the postholder is required to have a “can-do”, positive/solution focused attitude and offer the highest level of customer service.Due to issues arising without notice, the postholder must be prepared to visit any sites across the group at short notice.As our business operates 24/7, there may be requirements to travel to and from sites either early or late in the day.Due to the geographic spread of our sites, there may be occasions where the distance to travel to and from the site(s) within the day is deemed unsafe from a health and wellbeing perspective, and therefore the postholder may be required to stay away from home on occasion.Job BenefitsCar Allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Free on-site Parking Holiday Buy Scheme Volunteer Scheme Share Save Scheme Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme Health & Wellbeing Initiatives Discount Scheme 

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson, to be part of our maintenance team at Hope Cement Works, Derbyshire. Our maintenance team play a key role in our daily operations and major plant shutdowns, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our site.   In this role, you will carry out essential maintenance work, both planned and reactive, in a busy industrial environment. Your expertise will help minimise downtime, maximise uptime, and ensure the plan meets its production targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality. At Hope Cement Works, health, safety, and environmental responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a proactive and safety-conscious individual who shares our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. The role is based within our Hope Works Cement plant in the Peak District.  As the largest cement manufacturer in the UK, we produce around 1.5 million tonnes of cement annually. With a proud history dating back to 1929, our plant plays a crucial role in the local economy, employing over 200 skilled professionals and utilising local materials to drive sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities• Deliver quality maintenance activities following Job procedures , technical drawings , maintenance manuals & plans • Execute quality planned Maintenance (PM’s) work such as Fixed Plant servicing, inspection and repairs  • Actively contribute to resolving plant issues, reactive breakdown repairs  • Working in partnership with contractor support when required • Supporting external Inspection engineers / auditors with respect to statuary inspections & audits  • Assist Engineers with area improvement projects, implementation of good ideas and improvement initiatives. • Ensuring Maintenance is compliant with HSE&Q regulations such as PUWER & CDM regulations etc • Providing information to improve the documentation of technical information such as technical drawings & specifications. • Actively take responsibility of your safety and the safety of others   • Use & Maintain risk assessments / method statements  • Complete dynamic STOP assessmentsSkills, Knowledge & ExpertiseYou will need to demonstrate experience of strong mechanical skills in gear boxes, bearing, coupling fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and gas cutting. Experience of working in a heavy industrial environment is essential, as is experience of working within an automated production facility. You will be fully conversant with conveyor systems, lathe, milling machines and pillar drills. The following skills and experience are strongly desirable:·      Experience of working in a heavy industrial environment is desirable, as is experience of working within an automated production facility. ·       City & Guilds, B-Tech, NVQ Level 3 or above in Mechanical Engineering·       Experience using a computerised maintenance management system such as SAP·       The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings·       Experience of slinging & rigging operations in a heavy industrial environment would be an advantage.·       The ability to use precision measuring tools (micrometers, vernia, DTI)·       Experience of carrying out engineering activities / maintenance to support 24 / 7 production·       Analytical and problem-solving skillsJob Benefits• Company Pension• Bonus scheme• Discount Scheme• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoptions Scheme• Free on-site Parking• Gym Access• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives• Life Assurance• Share Save Scheme• Volunteering Policy• Subsidised canteen• Holiday buy scheme• Digital GP