Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Pontypool

Employment Type: [Full-time/ Permanent]

Salary: 40,000

Hours: Monday - Friday, Days regular

Candour Talent Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Multiskilled Maintence Engineer to join our well-established client based in the Pontypool area.

This role presents a unique chance to become a part of a dedicated team within a well-established company.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance / Production Engineer ensures high standards of machine and process efficiency by adhering to safe work practices, enhancing maintenance schedules, and supporting lean production principles. This role includes managing breakdowns, optimizing equipment design, and ensuring equipment meets production KPIs. Key responsibilities involve establishing a critical spares system, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Additionally, the role requires conducting risk assessments, developing SOPs, and assembling and inspecting production parts when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure a safe working environment, following health and safety policies and implementing safe working practices.
• Maintenance & Repairs: Develop and implement planned maintenance for electrical and mechanical systems. Provide coverage for breakdowns and focus on maintaining high equipment efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement projects for production efficiency, supporting the deployment of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Spares Management: Implement a critical spares management system to optimize availability and cost control within the maintenance budget.
• Documentation & Inspection: Assist in creating SSOWs and SOPs, and inspect and assemble production parts as needed, signing off on electrical work.
• Risk Management: Collaborate with the production team on risk assessment, emergency procedures, and safety drills.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build positive relationships with team members and external contractors to achieve project objectives and production goals.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Must be electrically qualified with the 18th Edition certification.
• Completion of a four-year electrical apprenticeship is required.
• Strong understanding of safety and health requirements.
• Experience in developing planned maintenance systems and SOPs and SSOWs.
• Lean experience is desirable, especially in continuous improvement and 5S practices.
• Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skilled in electrical fault-finding and repair.
• Ability to carry out mechanical repairs and maintenance.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, fault-finding, and problem-solving.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic system troubleshooting experience.

Key Tasks:

• Comply with all internal policies and employee handbook guidelines.
• Engage in relevant training to enhance skillsets and stay updated with safety practices.
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Utilize PPE as required for tasks.
• Maintain standards for equipment and facilities through planned maintenance activities.
• Support the production team with health and safety tasks, including risk assessments and emergency response planning.
• Record downtime and maintenance activities and manage maintenance spare parts to minimize downtime.
• Carry out routine safety checks across multiple sites, including emergency light and alarm tests.
• Inspect and assemble products as required, ensuring all electrical work is signed off.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Attendance and punctuality in line with organizational standards.
• Achieve high safety and cleanliness standards, as measured by weekly 5S audits.
• Meet or exceed equipment efficiency standards to support production goals.

Aim of the Role:

To maintain and improve machine and process efficiency, inspect controls for finished goods, and support production team goals in line with operational requirements.

Training & Development Requirements:

Achieve Green Belt in LEAN6SIGMA.

Maintain required electrical qualifications for testing (18th edition).

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage their skills and expertise in a stimulating work environment while contributing to the continued success and growth of the organisation. If you are a motivated professional seeking to take the next step in your career journey, we encourage you to apply today!

How to Apply:

Contact Number: (phone number removed)

Email Address:

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We thank you for considering Candour Talent Recruitment for your career aspirations and encourage you to continue exploring opportunities with us in the future. Good Luck with your application and we look forward to receiving your CV.

Who are we at Candour Talent?

At our award-winning recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on building strong connections with both our clients and candidates. We operate as both a recruitment specialist for permanent recruitment and a recruitment business for the supply of temporary workers, ensuring that we can effectively meet the diverse needs of our clients and candidates. With a dedicated and passionate team of professionals, we're committed to taking time to understand your unique skills, experiences, and aspirations ensuring that we match you with opportunities that not only align with your professional goals but also inspire you to thrive. Whether you're seeking a career change, advancement, or a new challenge, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Rest assured that when you apply for a role through Candour Talent Recruitment, your details will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, outlining how your information will be used.

While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, please note that only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted for further consideration. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of your application, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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