Our client is looking for a multi-skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join their Maintenance team. This is a hands-on role within a manufacturing environment, responsible for ensuring machinery, infrastructure and facilities operate safely, efficiently and reliably.
The successful candidate will be a hardworking, honest and flexible individual who takes pride in maintaining high engineering, health and safety, and housekeeping standards. This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a shift pattern
The Role
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery and facilities
* Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, ensuring equipment is left in a safe condition
* Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults in a logical and systematic manner
* Support continuous improvement, reliability and efficiency projects to reduce downtime
* Maintain full compliance with health & safety legislation and safe systems of work
* Promote excellent engineering practices and act as a role model for safety and housekeeping standards
* Conduct effective shift handovers, covering operational, safety and quality issues
* General workshop housekeeping and equipment care
* Support manufacturing output by undertaking additional tasks as required by management
Skills & Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
* Multi-skilled maintenance experience (electrical bias preferred)
* Experience of safe systems of work (permit to work, risk assessments, method statements)
* Previous experience in a manufacturing, FMCG or printing environment
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Flexible approach to meet manufacturing and shift requirements
Additional (Desirable)
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Emergency First Aid at Work
* FLT licence (counterbalance & reach)
* IPAF / working at heights qualification
Health & Safety
In addition to core responsibilities, employees are required to:
* Take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others
* Carry out any other reasonable duties required across the manufacturing area