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Maintenance Engineer at Clayton Glass
Clayton Glass: The difference is clear to see.
“We’re proud to be British owned and a British manufacturer driven by nearly 70 years of history. Join us in this exciting time and put your marker on the creation of our new Swindon manufacturing site. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our amazing dynamic team. We have a family orientated company culture and positive mindset motivating us all for success. We own our decisions, our mistakes, and the places they take us. Welcome to Clayton Glass, one Company 7 sites.”
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer at Clayton Glass, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our production plant and equipment. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain, repair, and improve equipment performance while adhering to safety protocols. Working both independently and as part of a team, you’ll support daily and weekly maintenance tasks and take a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintenance & Repair: Perform scheduled maintenance, repairs, and improvements on production equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
2. Problem Solving: Use World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools to identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
3. Health & Safety: Strictly adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations, including performing "OTJRA / Dynamic Risk Assessments" and participating in accident investigations.
4. Operator Support: Assist operators with maintenance activities and support their understanding of machine functions to enhance overall efficiency.
5. Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to reduce breakdowns and improve processes through WCM methodologies such as 5S, AM/PM, and 5 Why analysis.
6. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate daily records of maintenance activities and ensure compliance with reporting systems and CMMS / SHIRE ‘added’ (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
7. Project Participation: Take an active role in site projects, contributing to the reduction of plant downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
1. 17th or 18th Edition electrical certification with a solid understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations.
2. Completion of an electrical maintenance/engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
3. Minimum C&G 2360 Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent certification.
4. +3 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
5. Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical fitting, ELV control circuits, PLC I/O logic, and basic plumbing.
6. Ability to read and interpret Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic drawings and fault-find effectively.
7. Experience in ARC/MIG/TIG welding.
8. Familiarity with industry-standard safety requirements, including isolation procedures and permits to work.
9. Good literacy and IT skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
11. Ability to commute between our Swindon and Canterbury sites when required, supporting cross-site operations as needed.
Continuous Improvement & Customer Focus:
You will be expected to recommend solutions that allow production to meet daily targets, even in the event of breakdowns, and suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency. You’ll be driven by a culture of continuous improvement, contributing to initiatives that reduce equipment failure and downtime.
Employee Benefits:
* Discounted Clayton Glass purchases
* Discretionary quarterly company bonus
* 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
* Company pension scheme
* Referral programme
* Free on-site parking
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week with rotating weekly shifts:
1. Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00
2. Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00
Salary range: £41,309 - £47,309 per annum
Positions Available: 1
If you're ready to join a dynamic team where your engineering skills can make a real difference, apply today to be part of Clayton Glass—where the difference is clear!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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