Our client, operating within the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Planned Preventative Maintenance Technician to join their Facilities & Maintenance team in Gloucester. This permanent role requires no regular travel and focuses on supporting on-site manufacturing operations by investigating technical issues and implementing improvements to enhance plant and equipment (P&E) availability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Investigating and resolving P&E technical issues affecting manufacturing performance
* Researching and collecting data to support solution development in collaboration with F&M and Project teams
* Designing, building, and testing improvements to P&E systems with a focus on increasing availability and efficiency
* Supporting integrated maintenance processes, including Operator First Line Maintenance, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Root Cause Analysis/FMEA, Predictive Maintenance, spare parts provisioning, and medium to long-term asset management
* Acting as the site focal point for calibration compliance, liaising with internal stakeholders and external contractors
* Administering the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Job Requirements:
* Qualified engineer or recent Engineering Graduate
* Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage personal workload
* Analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills
* Able to read and interpret specifications, regulatory documents, and methods of operation
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* High attention to detail and strong quality awareness
* Self-motivated, with good team ethics and the ability to work independently
* Solid IT and mathematical skills
* A strong sense of 'First Time Right' in task execution
* Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Knowledge of machining and electroplating processes
* Experience with CMMS systems
* Familiarity with Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles
* Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce processing and manufacturing time
Additional Information:
* This role is primarily site-based with no regular travel required.
* Candidates from an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment will be particularly well-suited.
If you are a proactive and technically minded individual looking for a challenging role in the aerospace sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and supportive team in Gloucester.
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