Maintenance Engineer

The Recruitment Co are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our manufacturing client in Estover, Plymouth.

• Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (mechanical bias)
• Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Salary: £35000.00 per annum (£37500.00 after completing probationary period)
• Location: Estover, Plymouth

About the Client: A leading distributor of high quality specialist cables, fastenings, fixings and tools for the electrical and construction industries representing market-leading brands, and supplying to Wholesales, Panel Builders, Rail and Electrical Contractors, OEMs and Export markets.Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:

• Planned and preventative maintenance
• Inspection and repair of machines, fixtures and fittings
• Replenishment and maintenance of machine spares, advise on maintenance spares holdings and liaise with machine manufacturers and spares suppliers
• Work with the production team for the installation of new machines
• Breakdown repair of existing plant and machinery; general repairs of plant and machinery
• Respond to breakdowns in a timely manner as per the priority set by production
• Identify repeat problems and assist in the corrective actions to remove the cause
• Ensure 100% compliance of working on a task only once a risk assessment is in place
• Electronic record keeping of machine repair details and spares stock
• Work with production staff to provide breakdown support in line with production priorities
• Carry out a risk assessment of all work tasks prior to start of work, reassess if any changes take place, and complete contractor inductions
• Manage the documentation for safe systems of work and work equipment to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety requirements and due diligence measures in their area of responsibility by carrying out regular inspections and risk assessments
• Contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable practices and waste reduction initiatives, be proactive in identifying and supporting removal of identified hazards on site
• Promote a culture of safety by investigating adverse events and ensuring safe working practices are adhered to, and ensure staff receives necessary training and that records are maintained
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our manufacturing operation which includes 10 extruders, 6 Heat Shrink Expanders and an Injection moulder
• Maintain good communication with production staff for updates on machine breakdowns, machine release from production for maintenance and communicate between maintenance shifts.
• Act as a mentor when working with apprentices or new starters
• Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Works Manager

Maintenance Manager Candidate:

• Practical experience of maintenance and fault diagnostics in mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics, electronics and PLCs
• Experience in managing Health and Safety policies and working with subcontractors on various projects
• Must be computer literate and keep accurate maintenance records
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks in order of importance
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Team player
• Recent experience working as a maintenance engineer in a manufacturing/engineering environment
• Completed Risk Assessment Training and/or IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Benefits:

• Company Bonus scheme
• Life Assurance from Day 1
• Pensions Options
• Access to EAP
• 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing by 1 day per year after 2 years of service)
• Free on-site parking

Are you a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge?If YES, then Apply Below or email us at CPBarnstaple

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.