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PLANT ENGINEER - DOOR MANUFACTURER - NEWENT, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, Newent
Client:
Unity Doors Ltd
Location:
Newent, United Kingdom
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
8735f5c161f4
Job Views:
3
Posted:
18.04.2025
Expiry Date:
02.06.2025
Job Description:
Unity Doors is a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of composite and timber doorsets and accessories. We are recruiting for a Plant Engineer to join our Manufacturing & Engineering team based at our head office in Newent, Gloucestershire.
Location: Based at Head Office in Newent, Gloucestershire
Hours of work: 40 hours per week - 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (Some flexibility required dependent on needs of business)
Salary: Dependent on experience – Up to £45k per annum
Benefits: Up to 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, life assurance, EAP scheme, retail discount scheme, discount on products
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Performs regular / routine tasks focusing on continuous improvement and the prevention / elimination of problem reoccurrence
* Maintains assigned equipment in good operating order by:
o Performing TPM activities as and when required, including cleaning, checking, adjusting, and testing, according to equipment checklists
o Make repairs to equipment promptly and effectively as required
o Maintains accurate TPM records
o Prepared and able to train operators in basic equipment repairs / maintenance
* Able to operate production machinery especially CNC for the purpose of set-up, adjustment or fault finding
* Source and liaise with 3rd party contractors to complete statutory or complex maintenance / repairs
* Ongoing repair work on skin stillages and managing the rotation with Production / Mitras
* Comfortable working in a “start-up” environment as and when new equipment is introduced
* Maybe required to do basic building maintenance or repair work in all areas of the plant
* Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area using the 5S (or similar) techniques and follows all safety and works regulations
* Works closely with Production Management team and Project Engineer on improvements and ad-hoc activities
* Providing engineering support at the JCK Joinery site in Leicester, as and when required.
Skills, abilities and characteristics:
* Mechanical engineering qualifications or time worked apprenticeship
* Previous experience of working on CNC / PLC production machinery and knowledge of repair / fault finding
* Understanding of electrical works or relevant qualifications – City & Guilds 17th Edition level and PAT Testing, desirable
* Previous experience of working in a manufacturing / production environment, preferably working with high volume and bespoke products
* Team player and willingness to get the job done
* Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
* Driven, passionate and committed to ensuring personal and company success
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