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The Lead Shift Engineer will oversee the smooth operation of engineering processes within a fast-paced industrial environment. This role requires technical expertise to maintain and improve manufacturing systems in Tamworth.
Client Details
The employer is a well-established organisation within their sector. As a global company, they focus on delivering high-quality products while maintaining efficient and reliable operations.
Description
- Ensure all shift documentation is up to date and accurate including handover
- Levels of 5S are adhered to, both workshop and machines
- Shift KPI's are maintained and improvement plans in place
- Ensuring the PPM schedule is adhered to.
- Coaching and mentoring team
- Working with Production to fully understand the manufacturing plans and being able to action those plans accordingly.
- Responsible for supporting all engineering breakdowns, diagnosing faults as soon as possible and replacement of machine parts
- Rectifying all hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical issues
- Enhancing, repairing and maintaining all the Plant, Equipment and Services within the manufacturing facility as per the preventative maintenance schedule and updating the maintenance log
- Assisting with the installation and commission of new machinery and equipment with the support of specialist Tool Room Engineers
- Involvement with improvement projects during planned downtime and identifying engineering solutions to maximise efficiency of the plant
- To maintain a relationship with appropriate plant and services contractors/ suppliers and arrange for such suppliers to undertake the engineering works that are required through breakdowns, maintenance and project/ enhancement work
- To organise and maintain the technical database
- Order spares / consumables required to support the engineering activities that will be undertaken in house or by a contracted company
- Work closely with Production, Tool Change and Tool Room teams to effectively achieve the required engineering outcome
- Operate within key Engineering and Health & Safety codes
- Any other tasks as requested by Management
- Targets: Number of T Cards or equivalent system closed to target, scrap below set target, minimal machine downtime, planned maintenance and project work to be completed in cost and on time.
INITIALLY A DAYS BASED POSITION
MOVING TO PANANA SHIFT (2'S & 3'S)
Profile
You will be an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer/Senior Engineer, from a manufacturing background along with:
- Minimum Level 3 NVQ or Equivalent in Electrical or Maintenance Engineering (or Apprentice trained mechatronic)
- 18th Edition
- Plan & distribute workload, along with safely lead engineers
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven working knowledge of plant maintenance - hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical & mechanical systems
- Can read electrical, hydraulic & pneumatic drawings
- Understanding of H&S processes and safe methods of working
- A Desirable - Plastic Injection Moulding experience
Job Offer
- 54,000/annum
- Permanent role offering job stability in the Tamworth area.
- Opportunities to work with advanced systems in the engineering and manufacturing field.
- Supportive company culture focused on professional growth and development.
- Generous holiday allowance and additional employee benefits
