Our client is a leading company specializing in the heat treatment of steel and non‑ferrous parts for the aerospace and engineering industries. We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join a small team involved in servicing and maintaining a range of heat‑treatment furnaces and associated plant.
Salary
£30k to £35k per annum, Monday to Friday 8 am start – 5 pm.
Required skills and experience
* Multi‑skilled engineering background, experienced and qualified in electrical and mechanical engineering.
* Ability to carry out preventative maintenance and servicing of plant and equipment.
* Excellent diagnostic skills to diagnose causes and rectification of breakdowns.
* Ideally qualified to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and experienced working in an industrial environment.
* General mechanical/maintenance skills, including welding, fabrication, pipe fitting, replacing bearings, transmission systems including pulleys and belts.
* PLC and inverter knowledge.
* Good computer literacy skills.
* Good communication skills, liaising with client departments.
Responsibilities
* Work within the Engineering Department to carry out regular servicing and maintenance of thermal processing equipment.
* Respond to breakdowns to evaluate and rectify plant issues.
* Complete required documentation for the Engineering System.
* Follow predefined procedures to ensure continued safe and efficient operation of all equipment.
* Carry out required training to confidently complete maintenance tasks.
* Ensure designated tasks are completed within the scheduled time.
* Assist with project work such as installation and commissioning of new equipment, plant improvements and upgrades.
* Monitor stock levels and re‑order as required.
* Respond to breakdown out of hours situations.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Contributory company pension scheme: up to 8%.
* Company health scheme.
* Profit‑related pay scheme.
* 24 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
* Opportunity for continuous improvement and training.
Other skills to consider
* C&G 2391 inspection and testing would be an advantage.
* Welding, pipe fitting, vacuum technology, calibration.
* Computer aided design (CAD).
* Understanding of combustion/burner systems.
* Thermal equipment control systems.
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