Maintenance Engineer
We are a plastic manufacturer running 20 extrusion machines, vacuum pumps, haul offs and an array of saws, looking for an experienced, hands-on mechanical maintenance engineer to join our well-established business.
You will need to able to or have an understanding of the following:
· Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
· Overhaul, repair, and refurbish existing plant machinery and ancillary equipment in the on-site maintenance workshop, in line with safe engineering practices and to maximise optimum costs.
· Weld, grind, use a miller, lathe, and most engineering equipment.
· Perform installation work and/or liaise with outside contractors.
· Work to planned schedules to perform planned preventative maintenance activities in line engineering practices in a safe and productive manner.
· Through utilisation of the PPM system ensure engineering spares and inventory on site are managed and equipment downtime in minimised.
· Ensure clear and concise records are maintained.
· Fault find and perform reactive maintenance at short notice.
· Look to continuously improve in all areas such as Health and Safety and optimisation of production output.
· Plan, monitor and manage outside use of contractors for specialised maintenance requirements.
The ideal candidate should have the ability to prioritise tasks, adapt to changing workloads and have good communication and delegation skills to liaise with the maintenance team and management.
A working background and knowledge of a manufacturing environment would be beneficial. Candidates should have good, practical mechanical and electrical knowledge in manufacturing activities. The engineer should be qualified to ONC/HNC, City and Guilds or equivalent apprenticeship.
Hours - 45 per week
Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm
Salary - £40000+ a year (depending on skills and experience)
Required skills
- Engineering
- Extrusion
- Hydraulic
- Maintenance
- Manufacturing Environment
- Plastic
- Ancillary
- Planned Preventative Maintenance
Reference: 52518958
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