Maintenance Engineer

position description

We are currently recruiting for experienced Maintenance Engineers to join a leading global manufacturer which operating in South Gloucestershire.

This is an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated Maintenance Engineer to join a team responsible for carrying out electrical and mechanical breakdown repair coverage for all manufacturing plant, carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) in line with pre-determined schedules and to assist with training operators and craftsmen (where necessary).

The role may also undertake more complex and detailed project work when machine rebuilds or refurbishments are required.

Main Responsibilities:

Respond to machine breakdowns with a view to minimizing downtime and improving long term machine reliability

Execution of the Lead/Senior Maintenance Engineer's plan to work preventatively in addition to reactively

Use of appropriate root cause analysis tools & 5S

To actively support a culture of Continuous Improvement, looking at ways to engineer out persistent problems

Be cost conscious achieving savings where possible

Carry out routine Planned Preventative Maintenance

Accurately record all maintenance tasks performed on an electronic reporting system

You are expected to communicate and liaise with other departments and fellow maintenance engineers to ensure continuity of information between shifts

You will liaise with machine tool suppliers/representatives for the purchase of machine tool spares + resolution of problems requiring 3rd party support

You must be conversant with Electricity at Work Regulations, COSHH and Safety at Work Regulations

Qualifications and Experience:

To have a proven record of being pro-active, self-motivated and flexible when working in a pressurised environment

Strong fault finding skills

Ability to read Pneumatic, Electrical & Hydraulic Schematics

Multi-skilled individual with practical experience in PLC fault finding and repair.

Complete understanding and experience of mechanical and electrical disciplines. 40/60 split

PLC control experience

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels

Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Conversant in standard MS office applications

For more information regarding this role please call Tobias Patterson on 01453 852 552 or send a CV.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website.

Omega Resource Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

apply for position