Isover

2 job(s) at Isover

Isover Preston On The Hill, Cheshire
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
At Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions we are looking for a Cold-End Operator to work in our Production team, helping to deliver site reliability by keeping our machines running, monitoring quality and packaging issues, thus ensuring we meet our commitments to our customers to deliver world leading products on time, every time. This Cold-End Operator will be a part of the Shift Production Team. The team has varied levels of skills and experience, and we work together closely to ensure we achieve results in a safe and effective manner. We're looking for someone who would love to develop within our organisation with a view to future-proofing our business. Isover is part of Saint-Gobain and offers thermal and acoustic insulation solutions for roofs, walls and floors. Our Isover business designs and manufactures mineral wool insulation solutions in a UK-based plant in Runcorn, Cheshire , which uses 100% renewable electricity. We provide solutions across a wide range of applications, including technical insulation for industry and HVAC, distributed nationwide through our valued channel partners. We work a continental 12-hour rota consisting of two days, two nights, then four off. In return for your dedication and enthusiasm to thrive in our unique business we are offering a generous salary, plus bonus and many other benefits. What we're looking for: Experience of working in a furnace-based manufacturing setting would be ideal, however any machine operator/warehouse experience would be considered FLT licence or experience would be desirable A strong Health and Safety mindset Collaborative and a team-player Ability to work autonomously and use your own initiative to identify solutions What you will be doing: Machine fault-finding and collaborate with the Engineering Team on fixes. Operating the packaging machinery Responsible for the quality of packaging, raising issues and identifying solutions Movement of product around the site using MHE Act as a H&S ambassador, challenging unsafe behaviours Identify areas for improvement to keep our business efficient Are Isover and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in 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? 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. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, 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!
Isover Preston On The Hill, Cheshire
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Are you an apprentice trained Mechanical Fitter (Mechanical Engineer) who is passionate about problem solving and maintenance for our Isover manufacturing plant in Runcorn? At Saint-Gobain we are looking for a Mechanical Plant Fitter to work in our Engineering Team. You'll be responsible for the mechanical engineering activities on site on days, working on planned maintenance and continuous improvement and investment projects, in order to keep production running and future-proof our operation. This Mechanical Fitter will be a part of our Mechanical Engineering Team . You'll be working on our automated machinery and will possess the initiative to solve problems, perform repairs, and collaborate with production as well as the wider engineering team. Isover is part of Saint-Gobain and offers thermal and acoustic insulation solutions for roofs, walls and floors. Our Isover business designs and manufactures mineral wool insulation solutions in a UK-based plant in Runcorn, Cheshire , which uses 100% renewable electricity. We provide solutions across a wide range of applications, including technical insulation for industry and HVAC, distributed nationwide through our valued channel partners. This is a days-based role working Monday- Friday 7.30am-3.30pm with an earlier finish on Fridays Please note we are a 24/7 plant and would therefore require some flexibility out of hours in case of business needs. In reward for your experience and flexibility you'll have access to a fantastic salary and some amazing benefits including a bonus and healthcare options. What we're looking for: Ideally an apprentice-trained mechanical engineer Minimum NVQ Level III qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline A continuous improvement mindset Excellent communication and the ability to solve problems and collaborate with the electrician and other teams H&S focus - safety is paramount for our business Proficiency using CMSS systems and Microsoft packages plus ability to pick up other software when needed What you will be doing: Planned engineering works on equipment and provide reactive support to the shift teams when needed Use root cause analysis to solve problems and communicate relevant data to prevent reoccurrence regarding maintenance problems Liaise with contractors and shift electrician, working collaboratively on projects Use the CMMS system to plan your work, complete job reports, and order spares. We also use Microsoft packages in our day-to-day roles so a proficiency with IT is essential Are 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!