Maintenance Engineer - Fakenham

The Engineer will report directly to the Senior Engineer/Engineering Manager on site. They will be accountable for the completion of work as set by the Senior Engineer/Engineering Manager,

including ensuring that the work is completed in a quality and timely manner. They will provide

support in relation to all maintenance tasks and projects being undertaken, including day to day

breakdown, PPM, equipment updates, new installations, and building/infrastructure upgrades. The position requires shift work with the pattern being plant specific and on-call work to provide cover for emergency breakdowns and shutdown periods., * To ensure all PPM activities are completed on time as required, feeding back information to

the Senior Engineer to improve the PPM system and activities.

• To work closely with the Engineer on the opposite shift to ensure all handover of ongoing

activities is carried out every day, and sharing all other information and practices as

required.

• To provide knowledge and input into continuous improvement of plant, machinery, and

maintenance activities. Work with the Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager to identify

long running problems and suitable solutions.

• To ensure that as part of the Engineering team, always look to improve equipment

performance, reliability, and running costs for replacement parts and consumables.

• To undertake repairs to equipment in a safe and timely manner ensuring that Production is

constantly updated on progress.

• To undertake remedial engineering works to equipment or site as instructed by the

Engineering Manager.

• To ensure any risks of safety or failure of equipment or site are communicated to the

Manager.

• To work with the Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager to ensure that contractors are

working safely on site and adhering to site Health and Safety rules and procedures.

• To ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with the Site Health and Safety

instructions and the SSG Health and Safety manual, as well as in accordance with relevant

engineering standards.

• To report any incidents, accidents and near misses in accordance with Health and Safety

Policies.

• To ensure that equipment provided for the protection of health and safety is maintained and

used appropriately, and in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

• To ensure that safe systems of work and best practice procedures are adhered to.

• To ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained.

• To ensure the Company’s disciplines, rules and standards are maintained.

• To ensure the company assets are maintained to achieve maximum efficiency.

• To maintain excellent communication between Production staff and co-workers.

• To maintain knowledge of all spare parts on site for plant.

• To work within the procedures and standards as determined by the company’s written

standards., The above description statements outline the principle functions of the role and is not an exhaustive list. The role holder may be asked to perform other tasks and duties commensurate with their skills and experience.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Electrical Installation 7th Edition.

• Electrical Installation Maintenance.

• Mechanical Fabrication/Maintenance.

• Electronic fault finding to component level.

• Ability to develop effective working relationships across all levels of management and staff

and work as part of a team.

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to make decisions.

• Flexible and able to react quickly to the needs of the business.

• Problem solving/analytical ability.

• Self-motivated.

• Flexibility to work unsocial hours, possibly including night shift.

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a recognised qualification relevant to the role (e.g. mechanical or electrical

C&G).

• Skilled in both Electrical and Mechanical trades: Apprenticeship with indentures preferred.

• Preferred knowledge of other engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics,

steam systems.