Job Description
Key Responsibilities
* Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment, including block moulders, pre-expanders, hotwire cutters, conveyors, compressors, and hydraulic systems.
* Carry out reactive maintenance promptly to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
* Conduct regular facility inspections, including but not limited to cooling tower, boiler, compressed air systems, and general plant infrastructure.
* Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment.
* Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using the sites maintenance management system.
* Identify and report potential equipment failures or safety issues, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
* Assist with machine upgrades, installations, and modifications as required.
* Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site safety policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
Qualifications
* Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled).
* Minimum of 3 years experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in plastics, foam, or a similar process industry.
* Strong understanding of mechanical systems, with experience in electrical fault-finding and basic repairs.
* Familiarity with boiler systems, cooling towers, and industrial utilities is highly desirable.
* Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
* Capable of working independently or as part of a team, with a proactive and problem-solving approach
Personal Characteristics
* Effective team worker, equally able to work on their own
* Forward thinking: excellent planning skills with the ability to anticipate potential obstacles
* Highly self-motivated/self-starter/resilient
* Strong communication skills (written and oral)
* Diligent with excellent attention to detail
* Excellent Time Management and organisational skills.
* Systematic and with attention to detail.
* A flexible approach to work.
Health & Safety
* Follow all safety procedures in full, ensuring safety is a number one priority
* Support Zero LTA or accidents within the plant
* Always wear the correct PPE for the work you are carrying out
* Record any near misses.
* Use the correct tools and techniques you need to be able to perform tasks safely, including lifting etc.
* Assist the plant engineer in ensuring all equipment on site is safe and all relevant repair work and checks have been completed.
* Ensure all people working within and around the machines zones are following all the Health & Safety rules including wearing PPE etc.
Shifts
* 3 Rotating shift pattern, 6am - 2pm / 10pm - 6am / 2pm - 10pm - night shift starts Sunday night.
Company Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Birthday Holiday
* Long Service Awards
* Volunteering Day
* Enhanced Maternity pay
* Free Parking
* Company Uniform
* Employee Welfare Support Line
* Occupational Healthcare Provision
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