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Maintenance Engineer

Zenith People LTD
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH4 5SA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Zenith People are recruiting for a permanent Maintenance Engineer for their client, requiring an experienced candidate.
  • The role involves repairing automated production lines and performing planned preventative maintenance with minimal impact on production.
  • Candidates should have experience as a mechanically biased engineer and possess relevant engineering or maintenance qualifications.
  • The position offers a salary of £35,000 per year and emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication skills.
  • Applicants should have at least a GCSE grade C in English and Maths, along with a self-motivated and professional demeanor.

Zenith People are working with our client who are recruiting for an experienced, Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis.

Duties & Responsibilities are as follows:

  • Carrying out repairs to Automated production lines
  • Perform planned preventative maintenance in accordance with the maintenance program.
  • Ensure planned maintenance is scheduled and has the least amount of impact on production time as possible
  • Keep a suitable range of spares in stock to cover most breakdowns
  • Ensure suitable external contractor engineers are on hand to help as required
  • Perform a daily walk round to ensure all machines have been set and are running correctly
  • Ensure all SOPS (Standard Operating Procedures) are carried out to standard
  • Maintain and keep up to date all equipment log books and record machine maintenance
  • Work closely with the Quality Department to ensure Corrective and Preventative Action training is completed fully and promptly
  • Strive for continuous improvement across the plant
  • Operate machines in Manufacturing and Packing areas
  • Ensure all tooling and change parts are stored in the correct manner to prevent deterioration and / or damage
  • Inspect and polish tooling ready for the next production run so they are ready when required
  • Advise when tooling and change parts becoming overly worn and require replacing
  • Keep records and logs of tooling
  • Ensure Tools are in good condition and well maintained

Essential Skills / Qualifications

Experience and qualified mechanically biased engineer

Self Motivated

Polite, professional and personable manner.

Accuracy and Diligence

Team-worker

Desirable Skills / Qualifications

Engineering/ Maintenance qualification

GCSE's in English and Maths, above a grade C

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.