Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Main Job Purpose

To optimise operational performance through proactive / reactive maintenance techniques ensuring that safety is secured through the adoption of safe working practices and the provision of safe plant and equipment, whilst also providing on rota call out cover in support of the factory.

• Ensure that good 5's standards and personal discipline is maintained within all areas of maintenance activities.
• Ensure that safe systems of work are strictly followed including RAMS & LOTO.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance periodically in line with statutory requirements.
• Ensure that the Schneider Production System is respected and adhered to & all departmental KPI’s & meetings are secured.
• Identify and implement CI opportunities to remove cost and waste from the business.
• Promote the development and continuation of successful customer relationships and embrace customer feedback opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure all costs are apportioned to the correct internal orders and cost centres whilst order equipment/consumables.
• Ensure full commitment and support to training and personal development to effectively discharge operational objectives.
• Support the Maintenance manager to ensure maximum efficiency of the department & alignment to corporate policies.

• Formal craft apprenticeship (or equivalent) with engineering qualification at ONC / HNC (or equivalent) and minimum of 5 years electrical/electronic/mechanical.
• Previous experience working on repair of manufacturing equipment & machinery (Mandatory) – TRUMPF, EHRT, VASKI or KIMLA repair experience (desirable) but other machines acceptable.
• 18th edition wiring regulations (desirable).
• 2391 Test and inspection certification (desirable).
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of computer / PLC literacy (desirable). SAP & CMMS (experience desired but not essential).
• MEWP & Forklift licence (desired but training can be given).
• Should be able to demonstrate a range of skills including team working, problem solving, good communication skills and enthusiasm (essential).
• Previous experience working in a maintenance role demonstrating high level of ability & pro-activity in responding to complex maintenance issues/breakdowns.

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