Works Engineer

Works Engineer Birmingham, West Midlands to c£37k neg dep exp

Our client is an established and highly successful market leader in the manufacture of processed and toughened glass for a diverse range of applications, and as a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced, self-motivated and hands on professional Works Engineer to complement their Birmingham based team.

Working on a 40 hr week basis (with planned preventative maintenance works undertaken on a Saturday out of core hours), the successful candidate will coordinate the activities of a small team of multi skilled fitters and engineers and take full responsibility for the maintenance of all production machinery and equipment.

This is a hands on role that will suit a multi skilled, electrically biased engineer keen to progress their career within a stable and technically varied environment, and who will thrive within the challenge of resolving various technical and engineering issues and breakdown problems as quickly as possible to ensure minimal machine downtime.

You will effectively prioritise planned routine maintenance requirements and coordinate their implementation whilst ensuring compliance with relevant H&S legislation (appropriate qualifications such as NEBOSH etc will prove advantageous), and will both manage and organise the activities of the team of maintenance fitters undertaking PPM and reactive repair on both plant and equipment as well as occasional facilities and building maintenance work.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be a degree qualified engineer in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical / Electronic or Mechanical engineering although part-qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be favourably considered). You will realistically demonstrate at least 5 years’ experience gained within a busy production or JIT manufacturing environment with demonstrable problem solving skills and the ability to be actively “hands on” when dealing with engineering related production problems and issues.

Essentially, you will possess the ability to understand and fault find in electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems whilst motivating and organising others to ensure targets are achieved and exceeded. Excellent communication skills at all levels coupled with a flexible approach and an appreciation of continuous improvement techniques and methodologies are also essential for the position.