Job Purpose: To set-up, maintain and repair a range of textile machinery to ensure maximum production efficiency.
Full training will be provided; hands-on experience is a MUST.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* A hands-on practical engineering background working with mechanical production machinery & equipment.
* Quick learner, able to understand how machines operate.
* Ability to recognize, diagnose, and correct faults on a range of machinery & equipment.
* Technical competence to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
* Manual dexterity to carry out all maintenance activities.
* Communication skills to convey SOPs, fault diagnoses, and corrective actions to management, apprentices, and colleagues.
* Tenacity to work through problems to final completion and correction.
* Composure to react positively in difficult/emergency breakdown scenarios.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Qualified/time-served apprenticeship, preferably in a mechanical-related background.
* Experience working with pneumatic equipment is a bonus but not a must.
Other Qualities:
* Flexibility to work a range of shift patterns.
* Commitment and enthusiasm to develop within the textiles industry.
The Job:
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain and repair machines in line with the planned and preventative maintenance schedule.
* Ensure machine downtime is carefully monitored, managed, and reduced as necessary.
* Proactive and responsive to machine breakdowns to minimize impact on production.
* Diagnose and resolve faults, machine emergencies, or unplanned problems in a systematic and logical manner.
* Problem-solve one-off and recurring issues to implement effective corrective actions.
* Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures for each machine.
* Contribute to the development of planned and preventative maintenance schedules.
* Completion of work records for all maintenance activities.
* Identify, request, and purchase a range of machine parts, fixtures, and components.
* Work as part of a project team on the installation of new machinery.
* Supervise, train, and develop apprentice technicians and other colleagues.
* Report all safety and maintenance issues to the Manager.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.80-£17.17 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Experience:
* Practical hands-on: 1 year (required)
Work Authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 25/11/2024
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