Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, upto £53k, Continental Shifts

We are delighted to be partnering with a leading Textiles manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Leeds.Their state-of-the-art facility produces high-quality products for the textile industry and are looking to add an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to their team. The manufacturing site is committed to excellence and continuous improvement.As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the production lines.Your responsibilities will include:

General maintenance duties, proactive and reactive to ensure there is minimal downtime
Communicate details of unscheduled downtime to the Maintenance Lead and the reasons, with solutions offered.
Participate in troubleshooting and problem resolution
Participate in continuous process improvements.
Update the KPI board promptly with relevant information to pass on to your work colleagues
Maintain regular communication talks with the machine foreman and other team leaders to discuss any relevant issues
Ensure comprehensive information, both verbal and written, is carried out between shifts to ensure efficient and smooth handover to other maintenance staff and the Maintenance Lead
Carry out routine maintenance schedules to the maintenance schedule plan PPM (preventative planning maintenance)
Regularly check the computer SFOL (shop floor on-line) to ensure the current machines are all running.
Prioritise production stoppages over daily duties. * Installation work where required. * Follow a 'clean as you go' work ethic in accordance with good manufacturing practise.
Take responsibility for ensuring the workshop and individual toolboxes are maintained to the highest standards.
Identify improvements that can be made to production lines, individual machinery or other operations and ensure these improvements are communicated to the relevant team.
Ensure relevant administration is completed for all work undertaken.
Ensure knowledge is kept up to date for all areas of the role.

Requirements:

This role is right for you if you are either a time-served fitter/engineer or have a City & Guilds certificate (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
Significant experience in fault-finding, repair and general maintenance of machinery, hydraulics and other production associated systems
Able to attempt most aspects of mechanical engineering with little direction.
Good at diagnosing faults quickly & accurately.
Thorough understanding of all aspects of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Competent using MIG, TIG and electric arc welding equipment.

What you'll get in return:This opportunity comes with a salary of upto £53k, as well as opportunities for career progression and ongoing investment into the facility to constantly provide state-of-the-art working conditions.What you need to do now:If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, call Keifer Oxley on or email now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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