Maintenance Engineer

Our client is refreshingly modern, their ‘flat’ organisational structure, feels inclusive and allows the opportunity to learn and develop quickly and easily. The business is focussed on its people, with excellent staff benefits an excellent working environment and a happy and professional culture.

The client’s brand is a household name in many parts of Europe. They’re a German business, with massive success in their home country and while the business, and ‘brand’, is less well known in the UK, they are, very much established in the UK market and ‘behind the scenes’ work with many well-known UK retailers.

We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair all plant, machinery and facilities in line with business requirements and with minimal disruption to production.

Key Responsibilities:
Performing daily, weekly, monthly and six monthly preventative maintenance schedules on machinery
Setting up new machinery and equipment in accordance with company and manufacturer guidelines
Modifying machinery and equipment, and providing the lab with bespoke fixtures, jigs etc
Repair and servicing of plant and buildings.
Responding to problems and issues such as power failures, water leaks etc. Supporting maintenance checks on the security and fire alarm systems
Assisting with office moves and the relocation of machinery and equipment
Maintaining up-to-date records of all plant and equipment, ensuring that modifications and repairs are fully documented
Handling chemicals (e.g. developing/processing chemicals)
Assisting the IT department with the laying of network cables
Ensuring Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times, and that a safe working environment is provided for employees
Ensuring outside contractors are signed in and inducted
Initiating and carrying out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs

You will have experience in:

Installing/maintaining/repairing machinery and working with complex electro mechanical devices (such as motors and gears)
Experience of plant/building maintenance
Recognised qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline
Knowledge of current electrical and mechanical legislation. In particular, some knowledge of 17th edition is essential (although certification is not required) Knowledge of pneumatics
Ability to follow technical documentation, such as installation guides
Sound understanding of Health and Safety requirements, and how to control and mitigate risks while conducting maintenance duties
Strong problem solving skills
Quality conscious
Flexible and proactive, with a can do attitude

Electro Mechanical, motors, gears, plant, building maintenance, 17th edition, pneumatics