Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Do you have maintenance experience within a Production or Manufacturing environment? Are you based in or around Devizes? We have a temporary contract working as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer available within DS Smith’s Packaging site in Devizes. You will be working closely with your engineering colleagues, Operations, OEMs and vendors to develop and implement best practices and increase plant and asset reliability. Location: DS Smith Packaging, Nursteed Road Trading Estate, William Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW Rate: £54K FTC for a 5 month contract or we are opening to discussing day rates with contractors Shifts: Different shift patterns are open to discussion. (The shifts will be 4 on and 4 off (2 x 12 hour day shifts followed by 2 x 12 hour night shifts). You will not be required to work Saturday nights and will work an average of 40.5 hours per week. Or we are open to someone working Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm.) Contract length: 5 months Start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks) The role is hands on and fast paced, requiring you to carry out duties with respect to Preventative Maintenance schedules. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring any tasks carried out are completed to the best possible standard and in accordance with current regulations and company policy on health and safety, quality, hygiene, housekeeping delivery and cost. Responsibilities: * Ensuring all maintenance activity meets quality standards with respect to workmanship, processes and procedures in order to deliver plant quality targets * Ensuring that company procedures and effective controls are followed and implemented with respect to maintenance costs in order to deliver plant cost performance targets * Working on preventative and breakdown maintenance and feeding back reports * Ensuring that any parts required are identified and sourced through the engineering stores * Carrying out dynamic risk assessments on all maintenance tasks undertaken * Controlling stocks of materials and consumables * Ensuring you are familiar with all stop devices and procedures on any equipment in your charge * Being aware of the joint responsibility to keep all factory areas up to agreed standards and ensure your team are aware of their responsibilities Essential requirements: * To be successful in this role you will need to be a fully qualified multi-skilled maintenance technician, accredited to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or BTEC. * You should have experience of PPM implementation, delivery and control with a demonstrable background in a maintenance environment. * Other essential attributes include good working knowledge of continuous improvement/operational training excellence such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Problem Solving techniques and experience gained within a fast paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment. Benefits: * Advice and editing on your current CV * Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role * Paid holiday * Free onsite parking * Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts * Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend * Opportunity for progression into permanent roles * Competitive rates of pay All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical check, Drug and Alcohol test and reference check