Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
This is a prime opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to leverage their technical expertise and join a distinguished engineering team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for executing routine maintenance, identifying and resolving mechanical or electrical issues with manufacturing equipment and systems within the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and schedule repairs, ensure that periodic and preventive maintenance are appropriately undertaken and that emergency troubleshooting and maintenance support are readily available as needed
* Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveyors, and production related equipment.
* Inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines, monitor and continually improve maintenance processes to achieve enhanced levels of efficiency
* Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical breakdowns
* Adjusting mechanical parts using hand and machine tools
* Sourcing parts for repair and machine upgrades, negotiating with suppliers and liaising with equipment vendors
* Conducting routine maintenance and safety checks. Maintain all plant machinery to ensure safe, continual and efficient operations
* Continually seek to drive improvements in equipment efficiencies and operational performance. Drive, support and participate in ongoing continuous improvement projects for machine downtime reduction
* Communicating with the production team and mentor apprentices
* Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints
* Installing new production equipment
* Preparing and submitting maintenance reports
* Development and management of a Maintenance Management System
* Share knowledge and experience with others and provide relevant training to colleagues, where required
* Ensure machine and equipment safety is paramount when undertaking maintenance
* Follow company health and safety policies and procedures
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Degree in Engineering / Electrical / Mechanical or equivalent qualification
* At least 3 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Any exposure to CNC machines and robotics is advantageous
* Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and/or OEE desirable (not essential)
* Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Proven maintenance engineering skills
Benefits include career development opportunities, recognition of achievement, competitive compensation and pension package, and a collaborative work environment.
Please note this is a permanent role. If you have the skills and experience we require, please submit your application.