Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance EngineerLocation: Whitstable, KentSalary: up to £38,000Hours: Week 1: Monday to Friday 6am - 2pm / Week 2: Monday to Thursday 2pm - 10pm and Friday 2pm-7.30pmOur Client:A renowned manufacturer at the forefront of innovation, specialising in cutting-edge solutions for various industries. Their commitment to advanced technology, quality, and customer satisfaction has earned them a reputation as a leader in their field.Role Summary:As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of our manufacturing equipment. You will be responsible for performing preventive and reactive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting equipment issues,and implementing improvements. Your expertise and problem-solving skills will be instrumental in minimising downtime and maximising productivity.Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Dell PCs
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24-hour telephone line, counselling, financial support and more!
• Life assurance scheme
• Income protection scheme
• Matched pension contribution up to 6%
• Earn extra mile vouchers
• Part subsidised canteen
• Free on site parking
• Free sight test vouchers
• Yearly occupational health assessments
• Overtime paid at x1.5

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

• Carry out routine maintenance work and respond to equipment faults.
• Diagnose breakdown problems.
• Repair or fit new parts and make sure equipment is working correctly.
• Maintain and store maintenance tools and equipment to the standard required.
• Provide a timely breakdown response to emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs.
• Work with specialise equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLC), hydraulic and pneumatic systems, which control machinery in the machine shop, assembly and plating shop area.
• Installation of electrical and/or mechanical plant and equipment i.e. control panels, fixed electrical installations and testing.
• Support with facilities maintenance i.e. buildings, roadways, water systems (plant and operations) and communication systems.
• Maintain a responsible attitude to work, and liaise with departments, customers and other colleagues.
• Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics and operating instructions to support the planned maintenance schedules.
• Maintain maintenance documentation, records and reporting requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of site services procedures, work instructions and safe systems of work.
• Provide sub-contractor support and RAMS review when required.
• Review and conduct risk assessments and method statements as required by the business.
• Support with overtime and shift work as required by the business.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, and identify training and development requirements for individuals.
• Carry out other such duties as reasonably requested.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• Manufacturing environment experience
• Pneumatics and hydraulics experience
• Tool room, machinery, CNC and mould machines and PLC control experience.
• Facilities maintenance and have proven track record in electrical building maintenance.
• A safety qualification.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• The ability to prioritise your own workload.
• Hard working and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and targets whilst maintaining quality.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to follow a process from a written instruction.
• The ability to lead by example and demonstrate best practice and have a continuous improvement mindset.

Next steps:If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on .Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a £50 voucher *terms apply*.Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.