Your new company
Our client is one of the leading manufacturers in the design of various valves for tank containers. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the team. This role is a NIGHTS-based role with a shift pattern of:
Monday-Thursday
22:00-07:30
Your new role
Working as part of the Maintenance Team, as one of the Electrical Maintenance Engineers you will be responsible for maintaining high quality electrical installations, repairs and maintenance to machinery and around the site. The role demands EME's to fully understand production practice and operations to successfully support these departments and undertake various planned maintenance tasks, projects and new installations in order to achieve a high level of service delivery.
The main tasks of the role are outlined below:
- Fault-finding during production.
- Performing planned and predictive maintenance.
- Undertake effective planning and prioritisation of workload wherever necessary.
- Ensure that resources are used to optimum effect.
- Understand and operate in line with relevant legislation, Company policy and Company procedures.
- Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation and records as required by the business.
- Maintain the required standards of housekeeping.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices operated by the Company.
- Conforming to health and safety procedures and policies.
- Contribute to continuing improvement of the factory equipment and maintenance.
- Work to lean theory.
- Observe and practice the 5S principles.
The role also includes other general duties to maintain the efficient working of the department. The above list of tasks is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake duties as may be reasonably expected. All employees are required to be flexible and co-operative in order to assist in meeting business needs.
EME's support other departments and work with external professionals in order to improve production facilities, reduce the incidence of costly breakdowns and develop strategies to improve overall reliability and safety of plant and production processes. Possessing a strong ability to analyse, resolve and implement solutions through solid problem-solving techniques, the EME will always communicate with other departments to ensure process control, conformity and production effectiveness, when and where required.
The role also vitally needs the EME to encourage, motivate and ultimately support apprentices' Skills and abilities
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to use your own initiative to work as an individual or as part of a team unsupervised.
- Ability to operate computer equipment for data purposes.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and engineering quality plans.
- Ability to use a variety of measuring equipment.
- A methodical approach to systems and understanding of the importance of standards and established/agreed systems of work.
- Able to make decisions based on experience, have confidence to act and make changes within given boundaries.
- Ability to promote the company in a positive manner.
- Ability to read and understand written planning and follow verbal instructions.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to develop, encourage, motivate and mentor the apprentices.
- Ability to support teams internally and externally, to ensure effectiveness in line with the needs of the business.
- Ability to maintain and improve effective working practices, levels of housekeeping and health and safety standards.
- Ability to safely handle materials.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience of working in similar environment with similar role responsibilities.
- A good working knowledge and understanding of factory processes and technology.
- Previous experience of working towards improving and maintaining quality standards.
- Knowledge of PLC AC drives and servo drives.
- Familiar with all types of Factory equipment including CNC machines, Conventional machines and associated plant.
- Familiar with planned and preventive maintenance.
- Knowledge of robots would be advantageous.
- Multi-skilled in basic mechanical practices.
- Welding Skills would be preferred.
- Must be a time served engineer (or have an equivalent qualification).
- UK driving licence is essential.
What you'll get in return
Employee Benefits:
- Gym membership
- Free Eye test/ Contribution to Glasses for use of VDUs
- Flu Vaccinations
- PSA Testing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Occupational Health
- Corporate Gym Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme Health, Wellbeing and Leisure
- Supporting your Commitment and Values
- Childcare Vouchers
- Life Insurance
- Electric Car Charging Points
- Family Friendly Policies
- 32 Days Holidays
Financial Benefits and Incentives:
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Bonus Payment
- Enhanced Sickness Benefit
- Average Holiday Pay
- Company Pension Scheme
- Recruitment Finder's Fee Reward
- Retirement Gratuity
- Hundred Club Monthly Draw
What you need to do now
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