Electrical Maintenance Engineer

We are seeking an electrically biased maintenance engineer who has experience working in a busy manufacturing/factory environment and who possesses a minimum level 3 qualification in an electrical discipline. Hours of Work: 40 hrs/wk – 7.00 to 16.30 Mon to Thurs (with 45-min lunch) 7.00 to 12.00 midday Friday Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company Pension – 4% Employer, 4% Employee DIS 2 x annual salary Free car parking Role Overview: Working within the maintenance team you will be hands-on ensuring the efficient operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. You will be flexible in your approach, focusing on the changing day-to-day priorities. From troubleshooting to planned preventive maintenance (PPM) it is a role where you will use your problem-solving skills and technical expertise every day. The role is varied so youll get the chance to use a variety of electrical skills associated with being an electrician and maintenance engineer. You will be expected to follow all formal written work instructions ensuring you work safely, produce work to the expected standard and working efficiently to deliver equipment back to production in a timely manner. We expect you to be engaging in continuous improvement activities and maintaining the good housekeeping standards of 5S. Operations are to be performed using provided and designated tools and equipment working to current industry standards. Responsibilities: Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines as per company procedures; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer\’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Fault-finding problems by observing machinery in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. Maintain the fabric of the building as well as ensuring all services (Water, Electric and Air) are inspected and maintained as per company procedures. React to production breakdowns quickly ensuring all relevant personnel are aware of the machine status at all time. Liaising with other departments when required to ensure Production requirements are met. Using Mechanical and electrical knowledge, assisting in the design and manufacture/fabrication of Jigs and fixtures to aid production Fabricate repair parts and date stamps by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; raise purchase requisitions to maintain stock levels of frequently used parts Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. Ensures that annual contracts are renewed and carried out by all contractors in a timely and safe manner in accordance with Company procedures. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Ensure that operating supplies are used economically as planned. Assist in the control usage, order, and pick up of operating supplies. Ensure you are working efficiently and to the required output expectations. Qualifications preferred: City and Guilds 2330 electrical installation. NVQ Electrical Installation. 17 th BS7671:2008. Skills and Abilities Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities. Trouble shooting skills and problem solving. Able to work in selected teams and coordinate solutions. Able to progress chase internally as well as externally. Knowledge of lean tools and applications beneficial. Knowledge of manufacturing processes. Good analytical, planning and organisational skills. Strong interpersonal and communications skills English oral & written. Experience with ProtoTRAK CNC mill controls or similar and GE Fanuc series Oi CNC Lathe controls or similar are essential. Knowledge of PLCs (programmable logic controllers) Physical demands Lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching and / or crawling, standing, sitting, significant fine finger dexterity. TPBN1_UKTJ