Qualifications

City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Completed a recognised Apprenticeship GCSE’s – A-C, including English and Maths

Working Hours 

The postholder is required to work such hours as are necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the role. This role will be required to work shifts as required by the Company.

Working shifts, 12 hours, days/nights, average 42 hours per week.

Main Purpose of Job

To effectively carry out the installation, maintenance, testing and repair of all equipment used within the manufacturing industry. To support the operations team to achieve their target and to maintain health & safety standards. To meet legislative requirements, meet company standards/Policy while ensuring optimum plant performance. 

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

The below is meant to describe the main tasks and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties. It does not preclude the need to carry out other specific tasks from time to time as required.

Assisting with the development of PPM systems and the forward scheduling of maintenance activities Operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures Fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance in a steel work / heavy engineering environment Hydraulics/Pneumatic/Cooling Systems Planning and scheduling planned and unplanned work Liaise with client departments Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment Monitor maintenance costs Improve production facilities

Note:     This job description is a guide to the principal, current duties of the job.  It does not form part of the contract of employment

Skills

Determined, quality orientated, organized and disciplined Able to uphold and maintain systems/standards Good communicator and listener, analytical and numerate Team player. FLT, OHC, Confined Space, Working at Height, MEWP. Knowledge of SHIRES electronic maintenance system or equivalent.  Attention to detail Supportive for all maintenance activities

Experience 

Experience of working in a manufacturing environment Ability to follow job instructions / processes A good understanding of the principles of Health & Safety at work Experience of mechanical engineering in a production line/foundry environment. Capable of operating the site based computerised planned maintenance system to monitor and record all works carried out works carried out Have a proven ability of fault finding and problem solving hydraulic/pneumatic/cooling systems Be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision Work on a Panama shift system may be required

Employees must be legally authorised (settled status) to work in the United Kingdom.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Non-contractual benefits that are provided by the Company:-

Death in Service Benefit (6 x Salary) Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme Company Sick Pay  Enhanced Bereavement Leave  Enhanced Holiday Entitlement (25 Days plus Bank Holidays) – January to December Employee Reward Recognition Schemes Service Awards  Employee Referral Programme WPA Cash Back Health Scheme – Bronze Category is Complimentary Annual Health Surveillance  Mental Health First Aiders on Site  Employee Wellbeing Initiatives  Regular health initiatives including flu vaccinations Occupational Health Support Celebration Events  Free Parking Uniform/PPE