£18/hr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Shift Fitter

Posted by Search.

Main Role:

Maintain and repair a wide range of industrial recycled glass processing equipment, including
Conveyors
Electronic Control Panels
Power Transmission Equipment (motors gearboxes bearings)
Vibratory screeners and Vibratory Feeders
Air Density Separators
Eddy Current Separators
Drying Equipment
Feed Hoppers
Automatic Optical Sorting Equipment
Training will be given as necessary
There is a large workshop with welding bay and fabrication equipment

Job Description:
The main tasks involved in this role will be:

  • To carry out all work within company Health and Safety procedures and systems, and enthusiastically contribute to the continual development of these systems.
  • To assist with the review of existing and creation of new Risk Assessments and Method Statements
  • General maintenance duties, both proactive and reactive.
  • Welding, both stick and MIG.
  • Complete set work and preventative maintenance routines as required.
  • Carry out process improvements works.

Work using own initiative and work as part of a team.

  • Follow company rules and procedures regarding all maintenance activities on site.
  • Good communication skills at all levels.
  • Job requires a high standard of work due to the quality specifications of the products being handled.
  • Assist other departments with technical support as and when required.
  • Complete all works via Pirana CMMS work orders.
  • Ensure all plant repairs are carried out in a safe and timely manner.
  • Carry out all shift check sheets as requested.
  • Provide comprehensive feedback to Senior Glass Technicians.
  • Be fully flexible to work with production to ensure site efficiencies are maintained.

The above is by no means an exhaustive list of roles and duties. You will be expected to perform a variety of tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the company. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.

Specialist tools and large equipment is provided; however, you will be expected to provide your own small and general-purpose tools. There is secure storage for your personal items in our workshop
Hours
Alternating days and nights 4 on 4 off shift system.
Personnel specification:

  • 5 years or more experience of plant fitting and maintenance in an industrial environment
  • Have an excellent understanding and commitment to safe working practises.
  • Must have or be willing to receive training to operate Telehandler and MEWP equipment
  • Good communication
  • Good knowledge of industrial glass processing equipment
  • Good Multi-skilled knowledge range (Electrical & Mechanical)
  • High standard of design and fabrication skills
  • Able to work autonomously
  • Good reporting skills
  • Strong understanding of Engineering drawings and able to fabricate from such

Relationships:

This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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