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Maintenance Engineer
Location: Melksham, SN12 6GN
Job Summary
To perform maintenance, repair and installation tasks supporting the business’ equipment and processes. Working on a rolling shift system (earlies, Days, Lates) the tasks will be a mixture of proactive and reactive work undertaken to continually improve machine availability and reliability. To work within the requirements of the Company’s Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems.
Specific Responsibilities
Provide a high quality proactive and reactive maintenance service to Operations. Support the installation of new equipment and processes as well as layout and location changes. Engage in problem solving and lean techniques, identifying root cause, and implementing corrective countermeasures. Maintain the workshop area and ensure spares availability to minimise downtime. Complete all necessary documentation regarding jobs carried out (paper and electronic) reporting clearly and concisely. Conduct PUWER assessments on newly installed equipment and processes and those that are relocated or modified. Work within the Company’s Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems. Create and periodically update risk assessments and SSOW (safe systems of work) relating to maintenance tasks.
* Dust extraction (including the spark suppression system)
* LEV Testing
* Compressed air
* Electrical installations in relation to Operations’ (those in the factory space)
Keep up to date with regulations, HSE guidance and Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP) documents that relate to the responsibilities of the Maintenance team. Support Operations by investigating improvements and providing in‑house modification to existing equipment to improve safety, quality, capacity and reliability. Conduct work which has legal and regulatory requirements and ensure that the work undertaken can be appropriately evidenced. Be responsible for contractors performing maintenance and repair tasks including site inductions. Evaluate new/alternative vendors for consumables, piping, belts, etc. Complete all necessary documentation regarding jobs carried out (paper and electronic) reporting clearly and concisely.
Company Requirements
Health & Safety: ensure that safe working practices are followed. Attend safety briefings, as requested. Take responsibility for your own, employees, contractors and visitor safety in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Compliance: ensure compliance with business systems, processes, certification schemes, regulations and legislation relevant to the scope of your role. Support internal quality controls and audits to demonstrate compliance.
Job Holder Requirements
Essential
* Formal qualification in Electromechanical engineering (e.g., City & Guilds or equivalent).
* Strong and demonstrable experience of reactive & proactive maintenance
* Process improvement experience
* Able to communicate information in verbal and written form
* Able to conduct business using appropriate electronic system and IT packages
* Knowledge of 3 phase equipment, machinery and systems.
Preferred
* Wiring Regulations City & Guilds 2382 (to latest edition) or equivalent
* Equipment installation experience
* Experience of LOLER regulations.
* Knowledge of 5S and lean initiatives
* Experience of PUWER regulations
* Able to handle people issues in a sensitive, fair and consistent manner
Company Values
* Leadership – leading by example
* Purpose – energy and drive
* Beliefs – integrity and trust
* Design – problem solving
* Connections – relationships
* Growth – continuous improvement
* Performance – achieve standards
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industry
Design Services
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