Walker Group provides advanced high-precision manufacturing services from centres of excellence located in the UK and Poland. We are expanding our workforce and have an exciting opportunity to join our Basildon team as a Maintenance Engineer.
As Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment and processes that allow the business to run efficiently. Identifying potential problems early before they cause failures.
Maintenance Engineer Key Responsibilities:
* General maintenance for site & facility
* Machine repair covering Makino/Mazak/Matsuura/Okuma
* Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) to cover all machining centres
* Running machine capability studies
* Arranging and management of repairs/machine breakdown with contractors
* Planning and scheduling machine servicing
* Planning and scheduling calibration for inspection electronic measuring equipment
* LOLER safety equipment checks on all lifting equipment
* Raising purchase orders and negotiating price
* Budget management
Maintenance Engineer Qualifications & Experience:
* Experience of Engineering within a manufacturing environment
* Good machine repair knowledge
* Experience and skills in set-up of precision assemblies, the use of machine tools, fault finding and problem solving
* Geometric checks on work centres (desirable)
Maintenance Engineer Skills & Behaviours:
* Great attention to detail
* Strong communication skills
* Able to plan and organise workload
* Flexible approach to duties and tasks
* Can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Ability to work well within a team environment
* Capable of using own initiative
* Good problem-solving skills
* Proficient in Microsoft office
What’s in it for you?
* Full time, permanent contract, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a two-shift rotation, covering early and backshifts
* Attractive rate of pay plus shift allowance
* You’ll gain access to the following company benefits: pension, life insurance, private medical healthcare, prescription protection eyewear, employee retail discounts
* You will receive 33 days holiday per year which includes a Christmas closure
* Access to online learning platforms to support your development
* You’ll have ample opportunities to grow and develop within the team, while working in a supportive and collaborative environment
Interested? Please click the Apply button today. We look forward to hearing from you!