Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

The primary role of the Maintenance Engineer is to provide reactive and proactive maintenance to the sites Plant and Machinery.

• Follow instructions given by the Maintenance Supervisor and prioritise tasks according to the needs of the Production Departments, on the advice of the Team Leaders.
• Work to standard operating procedures and ensure the safety of self and others at all times. Permit to work systems, hot work permits, plant machinery lock off isolation procedures etc to be followed.
• Install all new equipment on site to the required standards and specifications.
• Diagnose faults on the plant and with specific items of equipment as appropriate.
• Repair or replace defective parts as appropriate and re-order.
• Perform start-up procedures following the repair of, or new installation of parts to test their performance and safety.
• Assist the other Maintenance Engineers as and when appropriate.
• Carry out electrical maintenance work within level of competence.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance work within level of competence.
• Use hoists and other lifting/safety equipment as necessary in accordance with instructions.
• General housekeeping duties to be carried out on a daily basis. Foster open communication with all members of the Maintenance team, using pre-described formats e.g. Maintenance Management System (Maintain X) and incorporating handover discussions, relaying relevant information pertaining to work outstanding and work carried out. The above list is not exhaustive and your duties may vary from time to time to suit company needs
• Hold a 16th, 17th or 18th Edition electrical installation certificate
• Relevant Qualifications in mechanical /Hydraulic/Pneumatic Maintenance
• Relevant Qualifications in PLC program diagnostics
• 5 years + experience working in a similar Manufacturing environment.
• You will have good proven experience with PLC’s and 3 Phase Ladder Logic fault-finding & problem-solving
• It is expected that you will have good IT skills with MS Office.
• You will have good clear communication skills for interacting with your team and other department Managers.
• Excellent Communicator
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly Ability to motivate team members