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Maintenance Engineer - Overhaul Facility

Ford & Stanley Recruitment

Manchester

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GBP 65,000

Full time

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Maintenance Engineer with a leading UK rolling stock company. This role involves implementing key facility infrastructure and ensuring operational efficiency through effective maintenance practices. You will define systems and equipment layouts, compile maintenance procedures, and engage in continuous improvement initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company that is building a state-of-the-art overhaul facility, where your expertise will drive innovation and enhance performance in the railway industry. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in maintenance engineering, preferably in the railway industry.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage maintenance activities ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Continuously optimize equipment reliability and performance.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering Experience
Planning & Organization
Technical Procedure Analysis & Writing
Problem-Solving Tools
Maintenance Methodologies
Technical Proficiency

Education

Level 6 Engineering Degree
HNC/D in Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer | Manchester | £65,000 per annum


The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen with one of the UK's leading rolling stock businesses to join their team as a Maintenance Engineer. With their overhaul engineering function transitioning in-house, our client has commissioned the build of a state-of-the-art overhaul facility which will be the first of its kind for their business.

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for implementing key facility infrastructure whilst ensuring operational efficiency through effective maintenance. During the early stages of the project, the Maintenance Engineer will define the facilities systems/equipment's layout, specifications for equipment and systems, and also compile maintenance procedures. After this initial phase, these responsibilities shift to continuous improvement.


Key responsibilities:

  1. Managing maintenance activities and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  2. Continuously optimizing equipment reliability.
  3. Reviewing facility design and planning materials and external services.
  4. Providing technical support and maintaining the technical library.
  5. Monitoring resource usage, conducting audits, and developing reports to improve performance.
  6. Engaging in training and refining maintenance procedures while supporting broader business initiatives.

Candidate Essentials:

  1. Maintenance Engineering Experience - Preferably in the railway industry, working with heavy equipment like lathes, wheelset presses, welding, and overhead cranes.
  2. Strong Planning & Organization - Proven ability to plan and structure tasks effectively.
  3. Technical Procedure Analysis & Writing - Skilled in reviewing, analyzing, and authoring technical documentation.
  4. Problem-Solving Tools - Experience using methodologies such as 5W2H and 5 Whys.
  5. Maintenance Methodologies - Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance and Autonomous Maintenance.
  6. Technical Proficiency - PC literate, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and software programs.

Qualifications:

  1. Level 6 Engineering Degree or higher; will consider HNC/D (level 4/5) in Engineering with strong and relevant experience.

Desirable:

  1. Strong planning and organizational abilities - with analytical thinking.
  2. Goal-oriented and proactive - able to work independently to achieve results.
  3. Resilient under pressure - capable of multitasking in stressful conditions.
  4. Effective leader - motivating teams and ensuring deadlines are met.
  5. Decisive problem-solver - addressing employee, system, and equipment challenges.
  6. Collaborative team player - influencing and resolving issues efficiently.
  7. Adaptable and flexible - able to navigate change effectively.
  8. Strategic problem-solving approach - considering all aspects before making decisions.
  9. Strong communicator - skilled in engaging within multinational and culturally diverse environments.

How to apply for the Maintenance Engineer role:

If you are interested in this position, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.


About Ford & Stanley Group:

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