Job summary
Maintenance Technician/Engineer required near Aberdare
Key skills required for this role
maintenance, mechanical, electrical, electronic, PPM, TPM, engineering
Important
Trade Apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ Level 3 qualifications
Job description
Position : Maintenance Technician
Location : Aberdare site
Shift Pattern : Continuous (4x4)
Responsibilities :
1. Maintenance : Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot plant machinery and equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
2. Contribution to Efficiency : Contribute to machine efficiency and development programs using existing maintenance programs and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies such as 5-why analysis.
3. Preventative Maintenance : Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and implement action plans to prevent recurring faults.
4. Risk Assessment : Complete risk assessments and equipment isolation procedures.
Qualifications/Experience :
5. Experience : Minimum 5 years' experience as a maintenance technician in a busy manufacturing environment.
6. Education : Ideally, completed a recognized apprenticeship in a suitable discipline and educated to at least HNC level.
7. Skills : Mechanical bias with experience in both mechanical and electrical disciplines. Experience in fault finding and repairs in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, servicing and repair of gearboxes, and other large mechanical equipment. Proficient in welding, fabrication, and use of workshop equipment including lathe, milling machine, and pillar drill. Good understanding of fault finding on PLCs including GEM80, Allen Bradley, or Siemens S7.
8. Shift Flexibility : Comfortable working a variety of shift patterns, including continuous shifts, and willingness to work overtime.
9. Independence : Ability to work independently and use own initiative in a challenging environment.
10. Computer Literacy : Proficient in Microsoft Windows.
Keywords : Fabricating, Apprenticeship, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical Gear Boxes, Drive Systems.
Hours: 4 on/4 off shift pattern encompassing both day, and night shifts Monday to Sunday on a rotational basis.
Remuneration package includes:
11. Competitive basic salary (with shift enhancement applied)
12. 22 rostered fixed holidays
13. Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
14. Yes Share Scheme - annual enrolment
15. Health Care Cash Plan - scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
16. Vitality wellbeing membership (app)
17. 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
18. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
19. Generous sick pay arrangements
20. EE Mobile Discounts
21. Rewards Portal - discounts on major retailers
22. Free Flu Jab
23. Share
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