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Maintenance Engineer

Posted 07 March 2024
Salary £40,000
LocationWirral
Discipline Permanent
Contact NameDominique Dignam

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical bias)

45 hours per week and as necessary to fulfil the scope of responsibilities within the post, this will involve some weekend and evening work - flexibility within this role is required

The Maintenance Engineer will have a proactive approach. The function of the department is to support the day-to-day operations through both planned and unplanned maintenance of plant and machinery with an aim to minimise downtime and to maximise daily productivity.

Key Responsibilities Include: -

·         Monitor and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic breakdowns

·         Ensure all machines are assessed and liaise daily with operators as to any issues or faults with their specific machines

·         Undertake regular stock checks and order replacements as and when required

·         Ensure all stock remains at an acceptable level, and that specific key stock items are constantly available to ensure the provision of a timely and pro-active maintenance service

·         Undertake daily and weekly general routine maintenance

·         Undertake regular and consistent inspections of all equipment to include cranes, access steps, compressors etc. and deal with any maintenance issues as they arise

·         Supervise, train and mentor any departmental apprentices

·         Oversee and manage the timely and effective installation of all new machinery

·         Ensure maintenance disruption is kept to a minimum for all standard maintenance schedules

·         Ensure all relevant Managers are notified and kept updated in the event of a machine failure

·         Carry out regular building and factory inspections to identify and address any maintenance and facility issues

·         Regularly inspect and review all machines to establish any requirement for upgrade

·         Coordinating work performed by sub-contractors

·         Maintain effective working relationships with sub-contractors and suppliers.

 

Person Specification

Essential

·         Industry recognised level 3 qualification in mechanical discipline or maintenance engineering

·         Welding experience

·         Plant level experience with proven man management experience

·         Full driving licence

·         IOSH (Managing Safely) qualification (or equivalent)

·         Knowledge and experience of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic engineering

·         Experience of working on overhead cranes would be advantageous

·         Effective verbal, presentation, written and listening communications skills

·         Ability to work under pressure to achieve company targets

·         Effective time management skills

  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

·         Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and external stakeholders

·         Diligent attention to detail

 

Desirable

·         IPAF 3A & 3B MEWP qualification

 

Key Behavioural Competencies

·         A positive disposition with the ability able to stay motivated and focused

·         The ability to work independently

·         Conscientious, honest and trustworthy

·         Can adjust to change and be flexible

·         Respectful and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity

·         Demonstrate sound work ethic and takes responsibility

·         Takes an active interest in the Company’s brand and vision