Maintenance Engineer

Alfreton
10 months ago
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Role: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Alfreton

Salary: £47,000 inc shift

3 shift pattern

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a market leading medical device manufacturer based in Alfreton.

Engineering Duties

Day to day maintenance of the facility and the “Planned Preventative Maintenance” system.
Ensure at all times the plant is maintained to ensure safe and efficient and timely continued operation.
Where required assist with the installation and implementation of capital projects.
Adhere to relevant procedures and assist where required with the control of contractors involved with maintenance operations and capital projects whilst working at the facility
Work as a team player within the engineering department and help with meeting all agreed objectives.
EHS Duties

Assist with compliance of the company safety, health, environmental and quality policies when required
Assist in maintaining a strong health and safety awareness culture within the engineering and other departments.
Follow the any specified requirements on risk assessments in relation to the engineering and other department functions.
General Duties

To be a responsible pro-active member of the Engineering team.
Ensure that suitable and sufficient consultation takes place.
Follow the requirements of permits and safe systems of work.
Ensure that site housekeeping in sections within your control are maintained to the required standard.

Qualifications & Experience – Maintenance Engineer

Previous mechanical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
Some electrical and pneumatics maintenance knowledge would also be beneficial
Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
PLC experience desired.
Knowledge of HSE processes and standards.
Benefits – Maintenance Engineer

Pension 5% company – employee min 3%
30 days holiday
Health cash plan
Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme
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