Job Description

My client is an expert in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials.

What you’ll be doing as our Heat Treatment Maintenance Engineer:

• Preventative and reactive maintenance of a variety of manufacturing equipment including furnaces, vacuum pumps, cooling farms, refrigeration plant, etc.
• Preventative and reactive maintenance of a variety of equipment systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, vacuum, HVAC etc.
• Plan and prioritise workload to support production and ensure efficient use of working time.
• Implement preventative maintenance on all plant equipment, including the building (internal, external and security).
• Responding to breakdowns at pace, identify fault and problem solve with minimal downtime to production.
• Carry out breakdown root causes analysis and implement corrective actions. 
• Reporting of equipment faults and concerns to management, including root cause analysis.
• Responsible for all electrical work including lighting, installation & fault finding.
• Work within 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) methodology to maintain workplace to a high standard.
• Ensuring that all electrical and P&ID drawings are up to date.
• Comply with all H&S procedures, legislation and company policies.
• Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard.
• Working alongside Contractors as and when required.
• Communicate effectively within all departments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement throughout the Maintenance System.

Support:

• Guided by Engineers with significant experience in furnace Engineering, Operation and Maintenance as well as extended furnace related re-engineering projects
• Networked in to external OEM furnace experts

The Skills, Knowledge and Experience you will need as their Heat Treatment Maintenance Engineer:

• You will hold at least a HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Need to have:

• Transferrable skills to be able to work in a multidisciplinary manufacturing environment. 
• A delivery focus approach to work.
• Understanding of PLC’s, Variable drives, control, and instrumentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative.
• The ability to work as part of a team and on your own with minimum supervision.
• A current driver’s license and access to a car.
• MS Office skills.

What they’ll give you in return:

• Attractive salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays
• Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday
• Free on site parking
• Company uniform on your first day and annual clothing point scheme
• A confidential employee assistance helpline
• Death in service scheme

Salary: £39,480

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 2.30pm