Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical bias)

The Maintenance Engineer will have a proactive approach. The function of the department is to support the day-to-day operations through both planned and unplanned maintenance of plant and machinery with an aim to minimise downtime and to maximise daily productivity.

Key Responsibilities Include: -

· Monitor and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic breakdowns

· Ensure all machines are assessed and liaise daily with operators as to any issues or faults with their specific machines

· Undertake regular stock checks and order replacements as and when required

· Ensure all stock remains at an acceptable level, and that specific key stock items are constantly available to ensure the provision of a timely and pro-active maintenance service

· Undertake daily and weekly general routine maintenance

· Undertake regular and consistent inspections of all equipment to include cranes, access steps, compressors etc. and deal with any maintenance issues as they arise

· Supervise, train and mentor any departmental apprentices

· Oversee and manage the timely and effective installation of all new machinery

· Ensure maintenance disruption is kept to a minimum for all standard maintenance schedules

· Ensure all relevant Managers are notified and kept updated in the event of a machine failure

· Carry out regular building and factory inspections to identify and address any maintenance and facility issues

· Regularly inspect and review all machines to establish any requirement for upgrade

· Coordinating work performed by sub-contractors

· Maintain effective working relationships with sub-contractors and suppliers.

Person Specification

Essential

· Industry recognised level 3 qualification in mechanical discipline or maintenance engineering

· Welding experience

· Plant level experience with proven man management experience

· Full driving licence

· IOSH (Managing Safely) qualification (or equivalent)

· Knowledge and experience of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic engineering

· Experience of working on overhead cranes would be advantageous

· Effective verbal, presentation, written and listening communications skills

· Ability to work under pressure to achieve company targets

· Effective time management skills

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

· Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and external stakeholders

· Diligent attention to detail

Desirable

· IPAF 3A & 3B MEWP qualification

Key Behavioural Competencies

· A positive disposition with the ability able to stay motivated and focused

· The ability to work independently

· Conscientious, honest and trustworthy

· Can adjust to change and be flexible

· Respectful and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity

· Demonstrate sound work ethic and takes responsibility

· Takes an active interest in the Company’s brand and vision