My client is a manufacturing firm based in Merseyside who are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials.

They are looking to expand their business by adding a skilled, Maintenance Engineer to their team.

What you’ll be doing as their Maintenance Engineer:

• Provide escalation support on equipment & machinery breakdowns forming a crucial part of their breakdown escalation policy
• Ensure the quickest possible breakdown recovery through effective problem solving & Diagnostic testing to support route cause identification
• Maintain a continuous improvement methodology throughout all maintenance activity & communicate all potential improvements
• Play a significant role in our maintenance C.I. initiative in Identifying potential improvements, collecting data, supporting generation of business case, design, implementation & monitoring of improvements made.
• Take lead role in the installation, relocation & modification of equipment & machinery as required
• Carry out repair, replacement & refurbishment of various parts, components & systems
• Perform planned maintenance tasks on equipment, machinery & facilities in accordance to their maintenance schedules.
• Ensure accurate records of maintenance activity including Work Orders & Stores Inventory
• Ensure that all maintenance activities comply with relevant safety and regulatory standards.
• Uphold 5s standards through all maintenance work areas
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize operational disruption

Equipment systems you’ll be working with:

Machine: 3 & 4 Axis Vertical CNC Mills, 2 & 3 Axis Vertical & Horizontal CNC Radial Grinders, Manual Radial Grinder, Manual Lathe, Needle Loom, Radial Test & Balancing, Laser Etching, Industrial & Bespoke Static Ovens, Infra-Red Ovens, Bespoke Fixturing, Resistive & Induction Furnace.

Control: Siemens Sinumerik, S7 & TIA, Mazatrol, Bosch Rexroth, HAAS, Fanuc

Need to have:

• A relevant vocational qualification e.g. NVQ, ONC, C&G, HNC, HND with an appropriate apprenticeship.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working within a Maintenance/Engineering environment
• Exposure to maintenance of machine tool equipment
• Experience with identification, design & installation of improvement projects
• Good communication skills across a multitude of platforms

What they’ll give you in return:

• Attractive salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays
• Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday
• Company uniform
• A confidential employee counselling service
• Jobs are promoted internally providing job transfer opportunities
• Death in service scheme

Salary: £51,750 including shift allowance

Shifts: Mon – Fri 6am-2pm, 2pm–10pm    

Ref S43