Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Upto £53k - Mirfield - Continental Shifts
Your new company:We are delighted to be partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Leeds.
Their state-of-the-art facility produces high-quality products for the textile industry and are looking to add an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to their team. The manufacturing site is committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the production lines.
Your responsibilities will include:
* General maintenance duties, proactive and reactive to ensure there is minimal downtime
* Communicate details of unscheduled downtime to the Maintenance Lead and the reasons, with solutions offered.
* Participate in troubleshooting and problem resolution
* Participate in continuous process improvements.
* Update the KPI board promptly with relevant information to pass on to your work colleagues
* Maintain regular communication talks with the machine foreman and other team leaders to discuss any relevant issues
* Ensure comprehensive information, both verbal and written, is carried out between shifts to ensure efficient and smooth handover to other maintenance staff and the Maintenance Lead
* Carry out routine maintenance schedules to the maintenance schedule plan PPM (preventative planning maintenance)
* Regularly check the computer SFOL (shop floor on-line) to ensure the current machines are all running.
* Prioritise production stoppages over daily duties. • Installation work where required. • Follow a 'clean as you go' work ethic in accordance with good manufacturing practise.
* Take responsibility for ensuring the workshop and individual toolboxes are maintained to the highest standards.
* Identify improvements that can be made to production lines, individual machinery or other operations and ensure these improvements are communicated to the relevant team.
* Ensure relevant administration is completed for all work undertaken.
* Ensure knowledge is kept up to date for all areas of the role.
Requirements:
* This role is right for you if you are either a time-served fitter/engineer or have a City & Guilds certificate (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
* Significant experience in fault-finding, repair and general maintenance of machinery, hydraulics and other production associated systems
* Able to attempt most aspects of mechanical engineering with little direction.
* Good at diagnosing faults quickly & accurately.
* Thorough understanding of all aspects of pneumatics and hydraulics.
* Competent using MIG, TIG and electric arc welding equipment.
What you'll get in return:This opportunity comes with a salary of upto £53k, as well as opportunities for career progression and ongoing investment into the facility to constantly provide state-of-the-art working conditions.
What you need to do now:If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, call Keifer Oxley on 07714661399 or email Keifer.Oxley@hays.com now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4621282