Shift Maintenance Engineer

ob Description:

Shift Pattern:

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
06:00 14:00 / 14:00 22:00

JOB PURPOSE
To focus on fixing and maintaining all site machinery to keep production running effectively and safely.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Simplified)

Machine Maintenance & Repairs

• Carry out all machine repairs quickly and safely to reduce downtime.
• Complete preventative maintenance to stop breakdowns before they happen.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and get machines back up and running as soon as possible.
• Support improvements to machinery to make them more reliable.

Technical Support

• Provide hands-on engineering support to solve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Ensure all repairs and adjustments meet safety, legal and site standards.
• Assist with any machine upgrades, modifications or refurbishments.

Safety & Compliance

• Work safely at all times and follow all site rules and procedures.
• Ensure machines and equipment are safe to operate.
• Complete risk assessments and follow permit-to-work processes where needed.
• Support safe working for contractors on site.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work closely with production teams to keep machines running smoothly.
• Communicate clearly about issues, downtime and repairs.
• Support colleagues and work together to get the job done safely and efficiently.

Site Support

• Help maintain general site facilities when required. xwzovoh
• Assist with shutdowns, start-ups and priority engineering tasks.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Reduction in downtime and machine breakdowns
• Completion of planned maintenance on time
• Reliability and availability of machinery
• Safe working practices followed at all times

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical)
• Hands-on experience fixing machinery in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding ability
• Knowledge of preventative and reactive maintenance
• Understanding of health & safety requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Location: In person