Mechanical Engineer

Are you a skilled Mechanically Biased Engineer with a passion for keeping industrial operations running smoothly? Net Temps Limited is excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join our client’s team in Ilkeston., As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the upkeep and repair of various factory and plant equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimising downtime. Your duties will include:

• To manage the maintenance team to work safely, professionally and in a timely manner ensuring effective utilisation of the workforce by maintaining good discipline and high standards throughout

• Help develop work and equipment usage schedules and prioritize focused expenditures accordingly

• To manage, implement and maintain an effective planned preventative maintenance system.

• Prepare material and labour costings needed for project feasibility studies (OPEX & CAPEX)

• To manage stores inventories to ensure cover for all reasonably foreseeable situations within cost constraints set by Senior Management

• Determine appropriate training for employees by evaluating their skills, abilities and behaviours ensuring competence to undertake key duties is maintained

• Plan staff rotas including assigning work and sanctioning overtime in advance and as required

• Ensure the application of the sites rules of conduct, policies, and health & safety protocols during maintenance procedures to minimize risk of injuries

• Participate in occasional on-call programs requiring after hours and weekend involvement and supervision

• Through delegation maintain department tools and equipment in good working condition ensuring adequate stocks of consumables are readily available (to include implementation of 5S’s)

• To assist the SHE Manager and Coordinator with the timely cascade of information relating to good working practises and lessons learned

• Ensure that effective inductions and job training is given to all employees and contractors under your control

• Routinely undertake Asset Safety Inspections, Face to Face Safety Conversations and Root Cause Analysis exercises to help promote a culture of "Fix Once Fix Well"

• Regularly participate in pre and post shift briefings with production peers and actively contribute to the dynamic reprioritising of planned and unplanned maintenance interventions

• University degree or equivalent higher qualification preferred but not essential

• Safety Qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH)

• Basic knowledge of Electrical Regs 17th Edition

• Project Management experience

• Familiarity with CDM Regulations

• Experience of implementing Planned Preventative Maintenance systems

• Experience of managing contractors, If you are a motivated Mechanically Biased Engineer looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

• Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum.

• Monday to Friday working hours; 5:00 AM to 2:30PM and 7:00AM – 4:30PM

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.

• Potential for career development and progression.