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Maintenance Engineer

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Knottingley

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to ensure optimal performance of plant equipment. This role involves performing both preventative and reactive maintenance, managing a CMMS system, and overseeing the installation of new equipment, including PLC and control automation systems. The ideal candidate will be apprentice trained and possess a strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation fields. Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits, including private healthcare and enhanced pension contributions. If you're self-motivated and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare
Enhanced Pension Contribution
Employment Assistance Program
Cycle to work scheme
Gym Discounts

Qualifications

  • Apprentice trained and educated to HNC standard or higher in relevant fields.
  • Knowledge of statutory regulations like PSSR, LOLER, PUWER.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on plant equipment.
  • Manage CMMS system to minimize production downtime.
  • Assist with planning and management of CAPEX projects.

Skills

Problem Solving
Communication
Self-motivation
Flexibility

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering
HNC in Mechanical Engineering
HNC in Instrumentation

Tools

CMMS system
PLC systems
SCADA systems
MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Activities

  • Issue permits to work as trained to do so by Manufacturing Manager.
  • Ensure site grounds are kept up to acceptable standards.
  • Manage CMMS system and ensure minimal production downtime.
  • Perform both preventative and reactive maintenance on plant equipment.
  • Assist with close-out of process safety actions.
  • Assist with planning and management of CAPEX Projects, including supervision of contractors.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical isolation on equipment to enable a safe system of work.
  • Installation and commissioning of new plant equipment including PLC and control automation systems.
  • PLC and SCADA knowledge within industrial environments.
  • Manage flowmeter and scale calibrations to ensure quality compliance.
  • Originate risk assessments and safe working procedures.
  • Diagnose faults and perform electrical, mechanical and instrument repairs to faulty or damaged plant equipment.
  • Control stock levels of spares in stores.
  • Investigate and provide resolution to plant issues, in the most appropriate, cost-effective and efficient manner.
  • Ensure upkeep of all on-site FLTs and hand pallet trucks.
  • Participate in the continuation of 5s and LEAN implementation on site.
  • Drive FLTs when required for maintenance involved work.

Qualifications & Experience Required

  • Apprentice trained and educated to HNC standard or higher in appropriate Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation fields.
  • Knowledge of Statutory regulations (PSSR, LOLER, PUWER)
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and outside the company.
  • Be self-motivated and work without supervision.
  • Flexible approach to problem solving and working arrangements.
  • Punctual and reliable.
  • Computer literate with MS Office etc.

Benefits

  • Private Healthcare
  • Enhanced Pension Contribution
  • Employment Assistance Program
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Gym Discounts
  • And much more!

Inclusivity Statement

One of our values is to have respect for each other. Creating an inclusive environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our employees have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of disability or affiliation with a political, union, organization or minority group.

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