The Company
Our client is a leading name in several fields of manufacturing, with a major European and UK presence spanning numerous operational plants. As part of the continued growth of the business they are presently seeking a Maintenance Engineer to provide engineering support for their manufacturing operation in Bedford.
The Role
The maintenance engineer will carry out planned maintenance, reactive repairs and project improvements on production equipment and site facilities. This individual is a time-served multi-skilled engineer able to work with electrical control systems to fault finding level as well as carry out mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic fault finding and repairs to a range of foam conversion equipment.
Objectives
To monitor and inspect the condition of production equipment and site facilities and carry out maintenance and repairs as necessary to ensure safety and maximise uptime performance.
To devise planned preventative maintenance schedules and update the Scheduling Software accurately and on time.
Monitor line performance for operational efficiency, report OEE to management and devise improvements to existing processes.
Complete root cause analysis breakdowns occur and implement solutions to mitigate reoccurrence.
Assist with safety related issues on site including writing of risk assessments and safe operating procedures – a key member of the site safety team.
Ordering and stock control of spare parts, generate critical spares lists.
Ensure statutory records for equipment are maintained on time.
Create and keep updated maintenance work lists and proactively report to management progress.
Duties / Responsibilities
Strong fault diagnosis skills on industrial systems to rectify breakdowns to production machinery and site facilities. Equipment includes:
* CNC Cutting Machines
* Manual Cutting Machines
* Fabrication Booths
* Able to read drawings.
* Carry out planned preventive maintenance tasks.
* Record all planned and unplanned work in the Scheduling Software before end of shift.
* Ensure all engineering work carried out on site is completed to the required safety standards.
* Issue permits to work and monitor contractor performance.
* Monitor and record the performance of production equipment.
* Suggest improvements and if approved carry out associated modifications as small projects.
* Liaise with suppliers, obtaining best prices and deliveries for services, spare parts and equipment purchases.
* Become an expert in the operation of all equipment on site.
* Training employees on correct equipment operating and maintenance procedures.
* Lock off and tag out machinery when performing maintenance and repairs.
* Ensure risk assessments and SWP’s are in place prior to performing tasks.
* Complete dynamic risk assessments when performing a new task.
* Be flexible for occasional out of hours emergency machine repair.
Skills & Experience Required
* Good level of written and spoken English
* Ability to work independently with limited supervision
* ONC/HNC served apprenticed trained technician
* Experience of working in a fast-paced production environment
* Good Aptitude for Pneumatics and Hydraulics
* Confident to respond positively when under pressure and meet deadlines
* Teamworking skills to work co-operatively and liaise with departments
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* An awareness of Health and Safety Legislation
* 17th / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations preferred not essential
* Able to carry out Basic Welding and Machining preferred
Is This You?
If you are an ambitious / experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a great role in the Bedford area then look no further, we are hiring this role urgently, Send your application in now and we will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss the role and our client in further detail
Salary description
£42000.00 - £46000.00 per year