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As aMaintenance Engineer, you will carry out the engineering maintenance activities of the site Manufacturing processes, developing and influencing apprentice engineers, and organising their workload from PPMs, reactive work, and improvement work stays to high standard. Your main duties will include:
- Active engagement with plant safety, raising of safety concerns and strict adherence to the 12 Work Safe Basics.
- Identifying pro-active and reactive maintenance tasks on a daily basis.
- Supporting the Engineering Manager/Team Leader in the day to day running of the department.
- Communicate with the site leadership team escalating any problems or issues related to production and engineering.
- The writing of clear, concise handovers between shifts; capturing machines issues that could impact production.
- Carry out maintenance activities.
- Liaise with Engineering Manager/Team leader regarding Continuous Improvement and long-term projects.
- Mentor apprentice(s) within the maintenance department.
- Actively and analytically fault find.
- Appropriate supervision of team and contractors including permit writing and inductions.
- Identify and implement PPM and AM schedules and activities, driving continuous improvement.
We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:
- Time served multi-skilled maintenance engineer, working within the manufacturing industry ideally in a static role
- NVQ level 3 Qualified/ recognised apprenticeship in Engineering
- Ability to work with pneumatic controls and read electrical and pneumatic schematic drawings.
- Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Lean Manufacturing and other CI Techniques
- Experience with digital maintenance planning software
- Proficient working with heavy machinery both electrical and mechanical disciplines
- Exposure to the SQCPD (or equivalent) model
- A strong technical knowledge in clay industry equipment (desirable)
Benefits Include:
- 264 hours Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme (3-5% employee/ 5-7% employer)
- Free Parking onsite
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Discounted Online Retail Platform
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Christmas Vouchers
- Wellbeing and mental health first aiders
- Healthcare initiatives free of charge
- Training and development opportunities
Please apply today or call us to discuss thisMaintenance Engineer role in more detail!
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
