Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of our manufacturing equipment and facility. This position involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair tasks, and contract management, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance. The Maintenance Engineer will collaborate closely with various departments to implement continuous improvement initiatives, uphold safety standards, manage maintenance documentation and inventory.
Responsibilities
* Preventive Maintenance: Plan and execute preventive maintenance activities for all machinery and equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
* Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues on production equipment promptly to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
* Collaboration: Work closely with the Technical Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Maintenance departments to coordinate maintenance activities and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with all company health and safety regulations, including contributing to health and safety initiatives and activities.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance using the Accruent (CMMS) system.
* Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain spare parts inventory, controlling costs within budget.
* Emergency Response: Respond to emergency and unplanned maintenance issues, providing quick and effective solutions.
* Technical Support: Provide technical support and training to production staff on the proper use and maintenance of equipment.
Qualifications
* Significant experience working in manufacturing environments, with a strong understanding of injection molding machines.
* Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with BS EN ISO 14644 cleanroom requirements, BS EN ISO 9001, and cGMP standards.
* Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
* Problem‑Solving: Proven ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
* Lean Manufacturing: Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, including MUDA, 6S, and Kaizen, is highly desirable.
* Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with attention to detail.
* Technical Skills: Strong mechanical and electrical skills, also hydraulic and pneumatics would be an advantage.
* Certification: Qualification in Electrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR) is an advantage, 18th edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and apprenticeship served.
* IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant IT tools.
* PLC Experience: Good understanding of logic control and programming, (Rockwell software preferable).
About the Company
Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi‑national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. At Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single‑use applications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones! Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
Contract Details
This is a 12 month fixed term contract. The shift pattern is for nights 22:00 - 06:00am. At Watson‑Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues.
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* Flexible working arrangements
* A generous holiday allowance
* Three days' paid volunteering leave
* Life assurance
* Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
* Gender‑neutral parental leave
* 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
* Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
* Menopause‑friendly workplace principles and more
Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion. We are also a Disability Confident & Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
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