Maintenance Technician

Zenith People are working with our client who have an opportunity for a time-served Maintenance Technician to join them on a permanent basis. Working a Continental Shift Pattern in a busy High Volume Manufacturing Plant and reporting into the Maintenance Team Leader, duties & responsibilities will be as follows:

• Take ownership of actions that are identified during a PPM, provide appropriate follow up to ensure the closure of outstanding work as quickly as possible i.e. ordering spares, checking stock, planning in remedial work. Continually review PPM’s for their relevance, accuracy and frequency. Feedback any improvements to Management.
• Maintain an up-to-date Work Tracker for the site, updating it with your findings from breakdowns and/or PPM’s.
• Provide prompt resolutions of open actions.
• Discuss with relevant staff on lines to identify any ongoing issues that are to be addressed.
• Seek to identify improvement projects across site.
• Work to a high standard quality of workmanship and take pride in the quality of your work.
• Take ownership of Shift Handover in the absence of the Lead Engineer. Input all relevant information on the Shift Handover sheet to enable effective continuity in ongoing works.
• Ensure the standard of organization and cleanliness is maintained and that consumable stock does not run low.
• Undertake regular line walks to discuss any ongoing issues with production staff and also identify any ongoing issues that may not have been raised by production. I.e. unusual noises, smells, visual checks across all areas.
• Attend meetings on every shift at agreed times when Lead Engineer is absent. Ensure that engineering input is valid and constructive and that any actions raised by production are addressed promptly and fed back to Shift Manager.
• Carry out daily tool checks to ensure personal tool bags/ boxes are accurate and up to date. Ensure tool trolley is accurate, up to date and in a food safe condition. Ensure tool boxes and tools are kept in a food safe condition.
• Do everything possible to close off Work Orders and ensure they are closed on the system upon completion.
• Contribute to the engineering training documents

• • Give a structured report with sufficient detail, including the fault description, diagnosis process, remedial work carried out and/or if any additional work is required.
  • Assess the safety of your work area and complete relevant paperwork and forms when required, ensuring to document them with your work.
  • Remain contactable at all times via radio to respond to production/ management requirements.
  
  Manage individual breaks so that there is maximum engineering coverage on the shop floor at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Time-served with an Apprenticeship in a relevant Engineering Discipline
• Previous Experience working in High Volume, Fast Moving Manufacturing

If you are a time-served Maintenance Technician and are interested in being considered for this role we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now