Company Overview
General All-Purpose Plastics (GAP) Ltd is a leading manufacturer and distributor of low-maintenance building plastics, established in 1993. With over 1000 employees and a robust network of trade counters and manufacturing hubs, GAP is committed to innovation and quality in the construction industry.
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a maintenance technician to join our engineering team at our Blackburn manufacturing site. The role will be to maintain our machinery in our busy Door, Window and Glass factories. Machinery includes CNC machines, vacuum formers, hydraulic presses, PVC welders, chemical systems and more.
Rate of pay: £36 - £40K per annum plus shift allowance
Work hours: 40 hours rotating 6/2 Mon - Fri, 10/6 Sun – Thu and 2/10 Mon – Fri.
Responsibilities for the role are:
* To carry out any reactive maintenance activity safely, quickly and to a high standard to support manufacturing needs.
* To carry out ppms on our equipment safely and to the required standard.
* Supported by the management team, make sure all equipment is fit for purpose and falls inline with all required legislation.
* Take ownership of any maintenance activity from start to finish.
* Work alongside external contractors, making sure they work safely within company policies.
* To work with other departments on projects to help improve equipment run-time, up-time and product quality performance.
* To make sure all engineering documentation is kept up to date, such as the machine logs and all information is added to help us monitor and improve.
Essential skills:
* Time served with an industry recognised qualification in engineering (mechanical/electrical) such as BTEC, C&G, NVQ.
* Minimum 2 years experience working in a maintenance role at a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Good PC and communication skills. Be able to pass over clear instructions to colleagues as well as suppliers.
* Ability to work on own initiative to resolve any reactive maintenance issues while on shift.
* Ability and capacity to work overtime if required, during the week and weekends to support manufacturing.
Desirable skills:
* Multiskilled electrically biased candidate would be preferable but required training will be provided in either field.
* Basic PLC knowledge.
* Basic knowledge of Window machinery, as well as CNC experience would be advantageous.
Whats in it for You?
* Enjoy 33 days of holiday entitlement, including bank holidays, with no Christmas or New Year shifts as we close during the holiday season.
* Early Friday finish
* We prioritise your growth, offering training and development opportunities to help you excel.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join and established business and a great team If you are interested, then dont hesitate to apply.
Our people are our most important asset and we would love to hear from you if you embody our values of People, Customer Service, Quality and Innovation.
What Our People Say:
"I am really loving my time here at GAP The business has grown over the past few years and I am looking forward to see where we will be in the next few years. I enjoy everything about my job, the work culture is amazing and there is always somebody there if you ever need anything. I would recommend GAP to anybody in a heartbeat."
"Since starting at GAP the business has continuously grown which meant the staff have progressed and grown with the company. The owners are great and kept it a family run place to work - no one is just a number."
"GAP is a fun and inspiring place to work. The business has grown fast over the years so there is a real buzz around the place. Personally, I think if you work hard you will be rewarded, they have always supported me through hard times, its like a family not just a work place"
We are an equal-opportunity employer
Diversity and inclusion are essential to us and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent. Our policies ensure that every job applicant and employee is treated fairly and with equal opportunity to succeed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Experience:
* production maintenance: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person