Shift Maintenance Fitter

The overall purpose of the role is to maintain PPM's, respond quickly to breakdowns, and carry out repair work to the highest standards of workmanship. Work within the Engineering team towards best practise and communicate with production department.6-2pm and 2pm to 10pm shift , Mon - Fri 40hours pw.

Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required).

The ideal candidate should have the following essential experience:

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance of Machinery, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Steam Boilers & Controls. However Programmable Logic Controllers & Water Treatment is not essential but desirable.

Maintenance -

Carryout Planned preventative maintenance (PPM), follow maintenance plan for all machinery and auxiliary equipment whilst keeping paper work up to date.

Repair and maintain serviceable valves and spares always ensuring stock levels are correct. Complete a visual check of machine for any other faults or potential problems.

Leave machine in a good tidy condition. Carry out all welding and fabrication repairs safely using all PPE equipment provided.

Report any faults to either the engineering supervisor or works manager.

Breakdowns -

Be quick to respond to breakdowns as instructed by production, carry out pre-checks to identify fault.

Be confident in your diagnosis of Pneumatic, hydraulic and process functions.

Communicate to production supervisor time scales to carry out repair, down time being the priority, in some cases your own tea breaks my need to wait until machine is back on and running.

You will be working alone with operatives and will be required to make decisions on machine priorities.

Plant & Services -

At the beginning of your shift ensure all plant and services are correct and the factory has the adequate amount of services for machines running, carry out boiler checks.

H&S

Ensure machine is isolated and locked off before commencing work.

Overtime - Some overtime will be required during the week & weekends.

Holiday/sick cover on the production line - Provide cover within the engineering department in the event of an absence and other Engineering team members, shifts may change accordingly.

Maintain a high level of technical product understanding and from information gathered on site be able to report industry changes, competitor activity, trends, news and fluctuations back to the business.

Embrace all company values, policies, procedures and business ethics codes and demonstrate them within all daily activity.

Communicate at all levels within the business to ensure the customers' expectations are exceeded in all that we do.

Plan, prioritise and self-manage daily activity to be as efficient and effective as possible within this role.

Sets examples in areas of personal character, commitment, time management and organizational skills, and work habits in line with Company best practice.

Demonstrates ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees and those of our customers.

Commits to delivering company values, as stated previously.

This position carry any responsibility for direct reports.

To be decided in review meetings with the Engineering Supervisor. These will reflect the ongoing projects that are being worked on.

The individual must have the right of residence and to work in the UK. They should be located within the specified territory.

Time served apprenticeship with either a City & Guilds of NVQ level 3.

In depth knowledge and practical hands on experience in a Production environment.

Health and Safety awareness.

Professional, friendly and resourceful approach and strength of character.

Sound organisational and administrative abilities, and the ability to self-manage and plan a working week.

Initiative led, driven and motivated, with a high level of commitment to customer satisfaction.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

A career track record of employment within a similar business to ours and which shows loyalty and progression is a definite preference.