Job Description
Working:
* Night shift 6pm – 6am
* Rota shift + 20 Banked Shifts per annum
Essential Job Duties:
* Maintenance of equipment
* Trouble shooting - diagnosis of mechanical/electrical faults
* Perform preventative maintenance tasks
* Liaise with suppliers of production equipment
* Liaise with Production Manager and Shift Leaders on priority issues
* Source spare parts as required
* Maintain stock levels of critical parts in line with cost controls, repair parts, replacement recommendations.
* Communicate concise information at shift handover
* Maintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment to minimise risk
* Attend regular team meetings or training as required
* Performance of other maintenance duties throughout the building as required
* To be responsible for your own Health and Safety adhere to safety guidelines in a warehouse environment and be aware of factors affecting your colleagues in order to maintain a safe environment.
* To report any accidents, potential hazards to your Line Manager immediately.
* Engineers will also assist, support and work in general operations, facilities maintenance or production areas to assist with the production of books as business needs or shift leads dictate.
* Other duties as deemed necessary from time to time.
Skills:
* Ability to retain knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
* Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
* Engineering/electrical knowledge
* Strong diagnostic skills in both Electrical and Mechanical
* Ability to apply mastery of skills in adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment, as appropriate.
* Ability to work independently
* Organizational skills
* Ability to bring a task to closure
* Attention to Detail
* Personal Computing skills to include Microsoft Outlook
* Good communication skills
* Ability to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demands
* Critical thinking skills
Qualifications
Education
* G.C.S.E Maths & English Grade C or above
* City & Guilds / NVQ or comparable qualification
* 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671) City and Guilds 2382 qualification desirable.
Experience:
* 2 years equipment maintenance experience in a fast-paced production environment, with a strong electronics background.
* 3 years general mechanical knowledge and electrical knowledge
* Print and Post machinery experience desirable
Essential Physical Demands:
* Role includes - walking, standing, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, gripping/grasping, bending, squatting/kneeling, twisting/turning, climbing, crawling, reaching above shoulders, typing/keyboard
* Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks
* Ability to work in confined / cramped conditions
* Ability to stand/walk for majority of shift
* Ability to work flexible hours
* Ability to tolerate noise and vibration
* Ability to work a flexible schedule which could include nights and weekends
* Ability to travel as needed
* Exposure to wide range of temperatures
* Manual dexterity
* Ability to see in colour
* Depth perception
Additional Information
Perks/Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Life Assurance
* Company Pension Scheme
* Company Sick Pay Scheme
* Continuous Professional Development and Training Opportunities
* Safety Shoes Voucher & PPE Uniform Provided
* Free onsite parking
* Free Hot drinks
* Service Awards