Maintenance Engineer

Engineering jobs >> Manufacturing

Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Maintenance Technician
Newport
Salary £38k P/A + Shift Allowance 20%
38 Hours per Week rotating double day shift

Benefits
25 days holidays, plus bank holidays
Company pension
On-site parking

Position Overview
To carry out maintenance activities to equipment, site processes & services in-line with manufacturers / legal recommended interval & standards. Ensuring that the service supplied is to the highest possible standard & fits with production needs & requirements.
The Maintenance Technician should promote the use of best-practice maintenance system tool, machine set up and techniques, ensuring they are applied in a safe way. Complies too all H&S requirements & benefits the company performance in the areas of Quality, Cost and Delivery. Actively support continuous improvement & safety activities

Essential Job Functions/ Responsibilities
To provide & oversee maintenance / repair of the sites processes, services & equipment in alignment with production & management needs.
To support the production team in the changing over and set up of all machinery
Support the production team in the application of TPM & PPM activities
Ensure all paperwork completed in line with the maintenance process / system is accurate & legible
Positively support & drive continuous improvement culture through the production areas
Support Risk Assessments & all H&S improvement activities
Assist with the installation of new plant / process installation
Be responsive to support production needs for maintenance & breakdown repair in line with priorities set by the Production Manager / Supervision
Support & carry out operator training as required
Support & follow the maintenance spares system / stores
Actively participate in all continuous improvement activities / initiatives & Kaizen events. Proactively identify & make recommendations for improvements
Sharing experience, best practice, relaying all relevant knowledge & information with colleagues
Actively support Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) & all assigned (Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) required
Demonstrate good house keeping
Ensure PPE is maintained & used as prescribed
Be flexible in approach to work to support the production needs, be able to work shift & cover over time when required.

Qualifications
Time served apprenticeship with practical experience (minimum 5 years post completion of apprenticeship) in a manufacturing environment packaging / FMCG / automotive.
Minimum C&G craft qualification - mechanical or mechanical / electric. Target ONC mechanical or mechanical / electric qualifications
PC literate
PLC & Pneumatics control experience
Good communication skill & attitude
Practical approach to modern problem-solving tools & techniques
Five Years' experience as a maintenance technician in a packaging /automotive / FMCG working environment
Qualification HNC in mechanical engineering or Mech / Elec
Time served
Knowledge / experience of mechanical / electrical PLC & Pneumatic systems
Experience in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement techniques & tools 5s, Kaisen etc.
17th / 18th Edition wiring regulations
Experience of statistical process control (SPC) & modern problem-solving tools techniques
Requirements
Supervisory experience in a 'lean culture' manufacturing environment
Broad knowledge of equipment types: -packaging & processing
Awareness of modern technology
Good communication skills & attitude
Team player
Flexible - able to work shifts & cover over time when required
Competent & self-motivated
Leadership Skills
Awareness & experience of modern improvement tools & techniques
Data handling / PC skills
Able to work under pressure to achieve tight delivery schedules
Wide maintenance / engineering experience in a selection of modern 'lean cultured' manufacturing environments

Please forward your CV in the first instance
Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy
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