- Posted 21 November 2023
- Salary£40k per year
- LocationDerby
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineIndustrial, Manufacturing
- ReferenceGMB - Engineer
- Contact 07580 716459
Maintenance Engineer
Job description
Are you looking to join a company where training and development is encouraged? Or maybe you’re someone who’s worked in manual or manufacturing roles and is looking to re-train and develop their skills. This is the career for you. We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join our highly successful Timber Frame client in Derby.
About the Client:
Our client are specialists in timber frame with a strong track record in housing and they are working along side prestigious, well known new build developers in the UK. They manufacture complete structural platform frames, roof and floor cassettes.
Pay and Benefits:
Starting salary of £40,000 per annum
Stable day shift Monday - Thursday 6:30 - 16:30 (This will change to 6-2/2-10 on a rotational basis)
3 weeks off for Christmas
25 days annual leave
Full training provided
Job overview:
To maintain plant and machinery in the highest order to ensure availability of plant to the production team at all times. You must be able and willing to work flexibly to suit the needs and demands of the role. This may involve working different hours/days to accommodate shift working and potentially travel away from home if required to visit alternatives factory sites.
Responsibilities:
Support the project delivery team in the commissioning of the new machinery.
Develop robust maintenance plans in line with the manufacturer’s specification
Conduct inspections of the plant equipment to identify and resolve issues
Check electrical and mechanical systems of machinery to ensure functionality
Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary
Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
Ensure health and safety policies are always complied with
Professional Qualifications:
HND or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering.
Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience
Essential
Proven relevant experience as a maintenance engineer
Solid understanding of technical aspects of mechanical and electrical systems
Able to read schematics
Good knowledge and understanding of H&S legislation and procedures
Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Advanced trouble shooting skills
Has a good Knowledge and understanding manufacturing machinery such as CNC machines and saws, with the ability to use skill and experience in problem solving to work things out and apply them to real situations
Next steps:
Apply with your CV - When you’ve successfully completed this step you will receive a date to start with our client, usual turnaround time is a week.
If this position is not the one for you, we have more great roles on our jobs page, why not take a look here: https://www.thornbakerindustrial.co.uk/job-search
NID02