Job Purpose: The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the craft at Ryde are maintained in accordance with the relevant maintenance schedule
Main areas of responsibility:
Ensure that all maintenance requirements are provided in accordance with current legislation, MCA requirements and maintenance schedules
Attend training and to maintain a satisfactory knowledge of all operational and safety procedures which will allow for successful completion of all mandatory tests
To establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, management and external contractors, carrying out all duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner
Communicate clearly and effectively with management, supervisors and co-workers
Execution of preventative and corrective maintenance programmes
Conduct scheduled checks on craft, parts and ground equipment
Diagnose and repair faults and breakdown problems
Overhaul and replace parts according to maintenance schedule
Maintenance of safety equipment ensuring within certification dates
Conducting quality inspections on all work carried out
Responding to craft breakdowns and dealing with emergency breakdowns as they occur
Recommending cost efficient engineering solutions
Ensure compliance with all Company Quality Management System, and regulatory body requirements
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with documented safe working practices and in accordance with Permits to Work and department engineering risk assessments
Take responsibility for personal Health and Safety; and that of others in the working environment
Working required shifts to maintain the Hovertravel operational service
Working on-call as required by Supervisors and in accordance with the shift requirements