Mechanical Maintenance Fitter / Engineer
Our client, a manufacturer with 50+ years of expertise, produces specialist products for domestic and commercial markets across various sites.
Your New Role
You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter / Engineer.
Main Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with HSEQ Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work, and legislative requirements.
* Take personal responsibility for safety and eliminate or control risks during maintenance activities.
* Perform effective maintenance of all equipment and facilities to maximise equipment availability.
* Complete mechanical and electrical repairs, minimising downtime and disruptions to production.
* Investigate equipment failures to determine root causes and implement solutions to maximise equipment availability.
* Collaborate with OEMs when necessary to resolve complex issues.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Assist in developing planned maintenance schedules for all equipment to ensure operational safety and compliance.
* Ensure adequate stocks of spares and lubricants are maintained to support continuous production.
* Use Engage Software to document corrective actions and improvements related to health & safety.
* Promote best practice standards for housekeeping and tidiness in the work area.
* Take corrective action regarding housekeeping, unsafe acts, or adherence to HSEQ rules and procedures.
Requirements:
* Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
* Time-served electrical and/or mechanical engineer.
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering.
* Proven experience and knowledge of fault-finding and repair on automated machinery, electrical control systems, Servo drives, PLCs, mechanical drive systems.
* Able to read electrical drawings.
* Ability to record and report maintenance data precisely.
* Able to diagnose and solve problems.
* Computer literate.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate supplemented with a 25% shift premium (where applicable).
* Core hours of the working week are 40, spread across Monday to Friday with an enhanced OT rate paid beyond.