Maintenance Fitter Role
This position is responsible for all mechanical maintenance of process, utility, and facility equipment to support manufacturing operations and maximise asset performance.
* Carry out all work safely, cost effectively and to the highest GMP standards, while maintaining good relations with our suppliers, contractors, customers and fellow employees.
* Carrying out all routine and non-routine mechanical tasks delegated, according to appropriate procedures and standards.
* Ensure Maintenance Manager is aware of any problems on site as soon as possible.
* Ensure that all relevant information is passed to the next maintenance shift.
* Executing site preventive maintenance routines
* Maintain appropriate records
* Repairing equipment malfunctions while identifying and resolving reoccurring downtime/inefficient operational issues
* Assisting in construction, commissioning, and qualification of equipment.
* Involvement in developing maintenance procedures and equipment files.
* Assisting with generation, review, and revision of maintenance documentation as necessary.
* Selecting of appropriate spare parts to ensure maximum availability of equipment.
* Operating utilities and equipment safely and efficiently, whilst maximizing uptime.
* Collecting and analysing equipment data to report on equipment performance.
* Assisting with rolling shutdown preparation and execution.
* Training other staff in department procedures and techniques, as required.
* Troubleshoot, maintain, and support Utility and Manufacturing equipment to enable the manufacture of quality products.
* Responsible and accountable for the safe accomplishment of all activities within the maintenance team whilst following all statutory, environmental, regulatory (cGMP), corporate, site and team practices.
* Reporting any EHS incidents and/or near misses.
* Ensuring housekeeping standards are maintained to a high standard.
* Assist engineering in executing projects.
* Perform all necessary maintenance PMs and repairs.
* Attend any meetings deemed necessary to ensure continuity within the maintenance department, during normal working hours, subject to flexibility at start or end of the working day.
* Supporting a culture of Continuous Improvement
* Any other duties as directed by your manager
Requirements:
* The ideal candidate must possess the following:
* Qualified fitter with a recognised apprenticeship essential
* Minimum of 5 years' experience post apprentice experience within a similar role
* Possess demonstrable specialised technical skill across mechanical areas
* O Pump repairs (mechanical seals, motor replacement, etc.)
* O Valve repairs (seal changing, actuator replacement, etc.)
* O Filter replacements
* O Pipe fabrication
* O General mechanical fabrication
* Ability to work on own initiative
Working Week:
The working week is on a four cycle 12-hour shift rotation.