LOCATION: Stroud, Gloucestershire. HOURS: 08.00 – 16.30 Monday to Friday and 08.00 – 13.30 Friday. START DATE: Immediate. SALARY: Depends On Experience. PERMANENT ROLE.
Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468. E: liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk. www.ess-emp.co.uk.
Vacancy – Maintenance Engineer.
We are recruiting for our client on a permanent basis for a Maintenance Engineer with machine tool experience. The focus of the role is mainly the production machinery which is CNC Milling and Turning Machinery. The role will also include maintaining pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, pumps and motors, assembly and test equipment, general facilities maintenance, and sub-contractor management.
Within the business the Engineer will be self‑motivated with minimal supervision (after any training) to maintain the machine shop to a very high standard and ensure all statutory compliances are met. This will include supporting the Facilities Manager and the production team in daily routines and monitoring of the plant and liaising with subcontractors and suppliers when required.
We are ideally looking for someone with a can‑do attitude with a proven track record in maintenance capable of working as part of a team, a good communicator with excellent time management skills. You will also have the ability to maintain close and effective personal relationships at all levels within the Company.
The duties will include machine monitoring, general machine repairs, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and compliance with 5S across the site. They will also be involved in project managing future development of the machine shop.
Responsibilities
* Carry out inspection and preventative maintenance of key equipment in line with management control procedures.
* Perform routine machinery inspections and maintenance tasks.
* Diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns and malfunctions.
* Support the installation of new machinery and equipment.
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
* Understand heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
* Provide input into the development of preventative maintenance strategies.
* Document all maintenance work for record‑keeping purposes.
* Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimise performance.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
* Carry out routine maintenance work (reactive and PPMs) on machine tool equipment.
* Maintain machines within the manufacturing cell, which includes CNC machinery (e.g., grinding, milling, and turning machines) and general facilities maintenance.
* Handle plumbing, pipe fitting, and compressed air systems.
* Manage hydraulic and pneumatic systems; fitting, fault finding & repair.
* Perform mechanical fault finding and repair of pumps, compressors, fans & rotating machinery.
* Apply safe systems of work; permit systems & risk assessments.
* Produce monthly reports for senior management, summarising key action points for maintenance and service work.
* Undertake any additional, reasonable, and appropriate duties as required from time‑to‑time, taking into account relevant qualifications, knowledge, and experience.
* Assist with out‑of‑hours working as necessary for emergency call‑outs and planned production management activities.
Requirements
* Mechanical maintenance qualification and experience in electrical maintenance.
* Experience working on control panels, emergency stop circuits, and 415 motors.
* Experience with Inspection and Testing 2391 (a benefit but not essential).
* Experience of machine tool service and maintenance techniques.
* A strong understanding of CNC metal cutting machinery of varying ages.
* Ability to deal with conflicting manufacturing requirements speedily, devising repair schedules to resolve machine breakdowns.
* Trained and licenced for the use of access equipment, scaffold towers, forklift trucks (preferably PASMA/PAL certified and forklift licence holder).
* PAT Testing Qualification City & Guilds 2377 – Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
* Ideally trained to the latest 18th edition wiring regulations (a benefit, not essential).
* Able to adapt to continuously changing priorities in a time‑led production environment.
* An awareness of PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
* Preferably you will have a forklift licence and PA test C&G 2377.
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