Shift Maintenance Technician - Electrical in Sittingbourne

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Engineering department could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 320 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf (Gypsum) are searching for team members to join our Engineering Team as a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) at our Sittingbourne Plant. Within this role, the Shift Maintenance Electrician will be working a 4 on 6 off shift pattern, each shift is 12 hours. This shift pattern includes days & nights (5am - 5pm or 5pm - 5am).

Can you say yes? Do you have experience working with PLC control systems, ideally Siemens S7? Do you have knowledge of safe systems of work and a strong commitment to health and safety procedures? Do you have experience using CMMS systems, such as SAP, for maintenance management? If so we would welcome your application.

What you'll be doing:

• The Maintenance Technician has a primary responsibility to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of process equipment on their shift.
• They will respond to process stoppages or abnormalities as required for diagnosis, isolations and to effect repairs, or as otherwise directed by the Shift Manager or their Line Manager.
• They will also undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities.
• You are required to follow company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• You are also required to demonstrate appropriate levels of technical competence in assessing and mitigating risks and implementing relevant safeguards when undertaking any maintenance or intervention activity, working in a safe manner in accordance with relevant legislation, codes, procedures and accepted best practice, leading by example, and deploying a duty of care to oneself and others.
• To execute efficient and effective reactive maintenance to process interruptions or abnormalities, and to engage with the shift operational team in any other requested capacity, in order to contribute to shift and plant performance objectives.
• To undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities according to the work schedule.
• To develop own process knowledge and technical expertise in designated manufacturing processes, contributing to standardisation, optimisation, improvement, and diagnostics initiatives such as PLC interrogation, Root Cause Analysis covering set-up, operation and maintenance.
• To ensure that work is always undertaken to a high technical and professional standard, including where necessary supervising the work of others to ensure standards, quality and fulfilment.
• To record all appropriate activity and observations in the SAP CMMS with sufficient technical detail to support later analyses.
• Provide an active contribution to the activities and responsibilities of the engineering department, supporting and providing cover for colleagues where required.
• Shift handovers via SAP to ensure safe & effective transition of work tasks & shift activities.
• Perform effective LOTOTO (Lock Out, Test Out & Tag Out) procedures and issuing of appropriate permits to work.
• Anything commensurate to complete your role.

What we'd love for you to have:

• Completed Level 3 NVQ Electrical Apprenticeship (or equivalent) with proven problem evaluation and resolving skills.
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or relevant experience).
• BS7671 IEE 18th Edition.
• Portable Appliance Testing Certification.
• Condition Based Maintenance – Thermography and Vibration Analysis.
• Experience with CMMS systems (Ideally SAP).
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and procedures and an excellent regard for health and safety.
• Experienced with CMMS (SAP Maintenance & T-Con).
• Good communication skills with peers, colleagues and contractors.
• You must be able to work autonomously but also be an active part of the team.
• Computer literate.

We will provide:

• A salary of around £48,000 + bonus + paid overtime as required.
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
• Income Protection.
• Access to a Reward & Benefits platform.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
• Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary).
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme.

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within three working days.