Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham

Maintenance Engineer (Rotational Shift)

Weekly rotating shift pattern: 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm

Key Areas of Responsibility, Duties and Deliverables Expected

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, improve and repair equipment, plant, services and building installations to set levels effectively in compliance with best practices, ensuring production efficiency can meet customer requirements within a safe, well-presented facility.
• Respond to technical issues affecting production and maintain electrical and mechanical services through Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Attend breakdowns, identify faults and problem solve with minimal downtime to production.
• Carry out diagnosis of faults, maintenance and repairs to all types of plant and equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner and return equipment to operational service.
• Estimate the length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales.
• Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage.
• Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management.
• Ensure all work is undertaken to a high quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations.
• Ensure company targets are met in respect of quality of parts produced.
• Identify spares requirements and log usage.
• Assist in the development of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Carry out PPM schedules as necessary and planned work orders as required and provide feedback to develop the system.
• Assist with the moving, installation and repositioning of machines and equipment.
• Make full use of the computerised maintenance management system.
• Plan and prioritise workload to support production and ensure efficient use of working time.
• Log completion of work on all required maintenance management systems.
• Operate Fork Lift Truck and lifting equipment.
• Assist visiting specialist engineers when necessary.
• Ensure that contractors are utilised in accordance with company procedures.
• Work within 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain the workplace to a high standard.
• Ensure all personal protective equipment is identified, always available, correctly used and all associated problems are reported to management.
• Ensure all lost time, minor and trivial accidents are reported.
• Promote environmental issues and ensure all company procedures are understood and followed.
• Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends regarding maintenance.
• Undertake special projects as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Quality control of work by appropriate reviews.
• Support and lead improvement activities.
• Write reports and present progress at project meetings.
• Achieve goals within budget.
• Plan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented.
• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions.
• Undertake continuous training and development.
• Independently determine approach and assigned tasks.
• Ensure a safe working environment exists for self and colleagues, ensuring all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management procedures are followed and achieve the company’s and departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) targets.

General Responsibilities & Duties

• Adhere to company quality awareness.
• Meeting Health and Safety standards, supporting others to do the same.
• Assist other areas of the business when required to carry out the same or similar tasks.
• Any other reasonable duties required.

Personal Attributes

• Job knowledge.
• Quality and quantity of work.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Effective communication.
• Positive attitude to colleagues.
• Understanding of documentation.
• Customer knowledge.
• Safety and organisation.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.

Required Education, Skills, Training and Experience

Education

• ONC, A Levels, City & Guilds Level 3, BTEC National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma or equivalent NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Completed a recognised indentured Level 3 apprenticeship in facilities management.

Experience

• Experience of working with facilities management.
• Substantial experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Experience in electrical maintenance and installation including LV.

Skills

• Fork Lift Truck (FLT) Reach licence.
• Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Commercial understanding of the impact of failure/downtime on production and ultimately customer delivery.
• Planning and prioritising activities.
• Computer literate.
• Welding fabrication.

Core Values

TRUST

Belief and confidence in the reliability of what we do and how we behave.

OPENNESS

Acting with sincerity and transparency.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Taking ownership of our actions and behaviours and delivering our objectives.

RESPECT

Positive behaviours and actions towards others for their abilities, qualities and achievements.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Applying an enterprising mindset to create new opportunities for change, growth for personal and/or business success.

AGILITY

Operating with a rapid and continuous approach to grow our business and our competitive advantage.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Set a good example of safe behaviour, particularly to new entrants and young persons.
• Work in a safe manner and observe site Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Do not misuse or interfere with anything provided to ensure the Health and Safety of themselves and others.
• Correctly use the protective clothing and equipment provided.
• Report any safety concerns promptly to their Supervisor and take action to prevent injury if it is safe to do so.
• Report all injuries that occur at work and obtain the necessary first aid treatment.
• Help in the investigation of accidents to prevent recurrence.

Additional Information

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work assigned to the role. It does not restrict management's right to reassign duties, responsibilities or location at any time based on business needs if the work is similar, related or a logical reassignment for the position. The company will, where possible, take into account your personal circumstances.

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