An experienced Manufacturing Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is required for an industry leading manufacturer on the outskirts of Plymouth. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role within the team carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance work on special purpose built machinery. This is a varied and challenging role with training and technical progression available.
Work pattern: Alternating Shifts (Week 1 0600-1400hrs, weeks 2 1400hrs - 2200hrs Mon-Fri)
Permanent position
Key Responsibilities / Tasks:
- Identify repeat problems and assist in the corrective actions to remove the cause.
- Fault diagnosis and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam and robotic machinery.
- Responding to all machinery breakdowns in a timely manner to minimalise downtime.
- Ensure PPM activities are carried out within scheduled times.
- Implement and support TPM/PPM across the site.
- Assist with machinery moves; Work with the production team to assist with the installation of new machinery, commissioning and decommissioning of new machinery.
- Liaise with external contractors if required.
- Be responsible for meeting individual KPl's.
- Be aware of hazards around the site, and be proactive in identifying them and supporting removal of hazards identified by others.
- Ensure that a risk assessment is carried prior to start of work, and to reassess is the if there is any changes during the work task.
- Actively champion Health and Safety, ensuring a safe workplace for all staff.
Experience/ Qualifications and Candidate Attributes Required:
- HNC/HND or minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proven experience of working as a mechanical maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment coupled with specific experience of both planned and reactive maintenance.
- Excellent problem solving skills coupled with excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills and an awareness of appropriate health and safety regulations.
- An excellent team player, with the ability to work under pressure.
- The ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings.
Company Benefits available:
- Training and Development.
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays
- Life assurance (1x your annual salary)
- 5 year loyalty bonus
- Discounts with major retailers
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme.