Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job description

My client is a manufacturing firm based in Merseyside who are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials.

They are looking to expand their business by adding a skilled, Maintenance Engineer to their team.

What you'll be doing as their Maintenance Engineer:

1. Provide escalation support on equipment & machinery breakdowns forming a crucial part of their breakdown escalation policy.
2. Ensure the quickest possible breakdown recovery through effective problem solving & diagnostic testing to support root cause identification.
3. Maintain a continuous improvement methodology throughout all maintenance activity & communicate all potential improvements.
4. Play a significant role in our maintenance C.I. initiative in identifying potential improvements, collecting data, supporting generation of business case, design, implementation & monitoring of improvements made.
5. Take lead role in the installation, relocation & modification of equipment & machinery as required.
6. Carry out repair, replacement & refurbishment of various parts, components & systems.
7. Perform planned maintenance tasks on equipment, machinery & facilities in accordance to their maintenance schedules.
8. Ensure accurate records of maintenance activity including Work Orders & Stores Inventory.
9. Ensure that all maintenance activities comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards.
10. Uphold 5s standards through all maintenance work areas.
11. Collaborate with other team members and departments to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize operational disruption.

Equipment systems you'll be working with:

Machine: 3 & 4 Axis Vertical CNC Mills, 2 & 3 Axis Vertical & Horizontal CNC Radial Grinders, Manual Radial Grinder, Manual Lathe, Needle Loom, Radial Test & Balancing, Laser Etching, Industrial & Bespoke Static Ovens, Infra-Red Ovens, Bespoke Fixturing, Resistive & Induction Furnace.

Control: Siemens Sinumerik, S7 & TIA, Mazatrol, Bosch Rexroth, HAAS, Fanuc.

Need to have:

1. A relevant vocational qualification e.g. NVQ, ONC, C&G, HNC, HND with an appropriate apprenticeship.
2. Minimum 5 years' experience working within a Maintenance/Engineering environment.
3. Exposure to maintenance of machine tool equipment.
4. Experience with identification, design & installation of improvement projects.
5. Good communication skills across a multitude of platforms.

What they'll give you in return:

1. Attractive salary.
2. 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays.
3. Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday.
4. Company uniform.
5. A confidential employee counselling service.
6. Jobs are promoted internally providing job transfer opportunities.
7. Death in service scheme.

Salary: £51,750 including shift allowance.

Shifts: Mon - Fri 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm.

Ref S43

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