Maintenance Engineer

Nottingham
1 month ago
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Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

W Talent is extremely delighted to be supporting a large, distinguished manufacturing company located in Hucknall, North Nottingham. An innovative company providing world-class technology solutions to our customers in the Aerospace industry.

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician will be based at the Hucknall, North Nottingham where they will be required to repair and maintain all plant and facilities, ensuring manufacturing equipment is safe, available, and capable for use when required. The role will be multiskilled, working a 3 on, 3 off rotating shift pattern of days and nights (6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support to the Maintenance Manager and specialist team to ensure the organisation's objectives and performance KPIs are delivered.
Perform a range of routine, reactive, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance tasks across a broad range of manufacturing assets and production equipment.
Maintain site equipment to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards and in line with current UK legislation.
Work collaboratively with other maintenance staff and production personnel.
Train colleagues as and when required.
Work with site Process Engineers to help restore equipment performance to standard.
Identify and recommend improvements to production equipment and maintenance procedures.
Analyse equipment data to inform and implement effective maintenance strategies.
Carry out PUWER assessments (when trained).
Identify and implement energy reduction improvements within plant manufacturing equipment.
Input and analyse equipment reliability and maintenance data using a CMMS, ensuring all jobs are documented correctly.
Ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards, raising and closing off relevant actions.
Provide a documented handover with the other shifts.
Understand and adhere to all Health & Safety requirements and company policies.
Undertake any other duties required by the company.Key Competencies:

Self-motivated to respond to maintenance issues and complete planned maintenance.
Strong ability to plan work and drive completion.
Ability to fix issues right the first time while maintaining a clean and tidy workspace.
Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships at all levels.
Good communication skills.
Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum principles.
Ability to interpret technical drawings.
Ability to operate lifting equipment such as cranes and hoists.Key Experiences:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant time-served apprenticeship.
Level 4/HNC and above would be favourable.
Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum systems.Salary

The salary is between £46,770 - £53,208, which includes £6,000 shift pay per year. The role will be multiskilled, working a 3 on, 3 off rotating shift pattern of days and nights (6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am).

Apply Now! This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading manufacturing company in a critical role that ensures the seamless operation of its facilities and production equipment. If you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you

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