We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take ownership of improvement activities and support site wide projects.
* Support the Maintenance Supervisor in the day-to-day activity planning/work prioritization.
* Maintain records within the site maintenance system (Calibrations/Inspections/Breakdowns/Repairs/Etc.).
* Evaluate the quantity and availability of spare parts required to be in stock.
* Identify and propose subcontractors and suppliers, and assist in the development of requests for quotes to be sent to them.
* Deliver fast, effective electrical/mechanical fault finding by investigating the root cause and identifying and implementing preventative solutions.
* Ensure all corrective maintenance actions are carried out constructively and accurately.
* Ensure that all consumed parts are booked out correctly and recorded as necessary.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks.
* Practice continuous improvement, innovation, and proactiveness for improved ways of working, offering possible solutions to problems encountered wherever possible.
Requirements:
Education: Master in Mechanical Engineering
* Time served fully indentured modern apprenticeship.
* HND/Foundation Degree in Engineering.
* Relevant IOSH Safety Training.
Experience:
* Significant experience within manufacturing & maintenance environment, although other modern industrial environments would be considered (FMCG). Applicants with a hands-on maintenance background, such as a fully indentured modern apprenticeship, would be at an advantage.
* Can demonstrate a good hands-on knowledge of electronic, electrical, and PLC control systems.
* Experience with pneumatic systems; air rams, solenoids, and pressure sensors and how they operate.
* Experience/knowledge of ATEX rated areas would be advantageous.
* Good fault finding and problem-solving skills, coupled together with the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to understand electrical drawings.
* General knowledge of health and safety standards and the ability to carry out on-the-job risk assessments.
* Good organizational and decision-making skills.
* Ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
* Able to work alone and as part of a team.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and reliable.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Forward thinking.
* Progressive attitude towards training.
* IT Literate (Able to input work and times into a front line maintenance system).
Specific skills:
* Dual skilled trained, with experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC control systems (Siemens S7).
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Industries: Chemical Manufacturing
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