Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical

Part of Hill and Smith Holdings Plc, based in Middlesbrough, Lionweld Kennedy are the recognised UK’s leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions in
Steel
or
GRP
. We have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.

We are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide. We are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Well organised and punctual
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and a keenness for professional self-development
• A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects.

Reporting to the maintenance Manager, the maintenance engineer is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all the plant, equipment and building facilities at the Marsh Road site. As a mechanical and electrical engineer working as a team to ensure maximum equipment availability. This responsibility includes the planning, prioritisation, co-ordination, and action of all tasks required for the repair and maintenance of equipment in terms of cost , quality, time management in a safe environment.

• To perform craft maintenance tasks in accordance with job instructions and all general maintenance on site.
• Respond to breakdowns
• Responsible for diagnosing and repairing all faults on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure that objectives are achieved in an effective and safe manner.
• To follow both written and verbal instructions explicitly to ensure the safe completion of allocated tasks.
• Duties will include the maintenance of factory equipment to include CNC machinery
• A knowledge of welding and fabricating techniques would be useful
• Promote equipment improvement and efficiency savings
• Machining experience requirements include cutting, milling, turning, surface grinding and general workshop machine tools.
• Duties will include day-to-day mechanical fault-finding and rectification, planned preventative maintenance activities, process improvements and update associated documentation
• Be familiar with Lean Manufacturing techniques, 5S, 8D, PDCA
• Ideal candidates will have come from a manufacturing, maintenance or Engineering background and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Have completed a time served Apprenticeship with machine tool experience in a mechanical and/or electrical environment
• Demonstrate hands on ability in hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical diagnostics
• Must be able to work to specific deadlines, which may involve working over and above the contracted hours as & when required.
• Maintain safe working conditions in a good housekeeping environment
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential
• Maintain the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• The successful candidate should be a team player with a successful track record in continuous improvement
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential

Full Time with an immediate start

Mon
- Thursday 7.30am – 4.00pm, Friday 7:30am – 3.00pm

Have completed a time served Apprenticeship with machine tool experience in a mechanical and/or electrical environment

25 days per year (Holiday year Jan – Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.

3 times basic salary whilst in employment

Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April – Age related up to max 6.5%.

When available and if applicable.

Free to employees (
Lifeworks
)

We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.