Trainee Maintenance

2 weeks ago

Dewsbury, Kirklees, United Kingdom Ulster Yarns Full time

Job Purpose:
To set-up, maintain and repair of a range of têxtile machinery to ensure maximum production efficiency.

Full Training will be provided, hands on expereince is a MUST

Pay Structure is under review

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • A handson practical engineering working with mechanical production machinery & equipment
  • Quick learner, able to understand how machines operate
  • To recognise, diagnose and correct faults on a range of machinery & equipment
  • Technical competence to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Manual dexterity to carry out all maintenance activities
  • Communication skills to convey SOPs, fault diagnoses and corrective actions to management, apprentices and colleagues
  • Tenacity to work through problems to final completion and correction
  • Composure to react in a positive manner in difficult / emergency breakdown scenarios

Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Qualified / timeserved apprenticeship, preferably in mechanical related background
  • Experience working with pneumatic equipment is bonus but not must

Other qualities:

  • Flexibility to work a range of shift patterns
  • Commitment and enthusiasm to develop within the têxtiles industry

The Job:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and repair machines in line with the planned and preventative maintenance schedule
  • Ensure machine downtime is carefully monitored, managed and reduced as necessary
  • Proactive and responsive to machine breakdowns to minimise impact on production
  • Diagnose and resolve faults, machine emergencies or unplanned problems in a systematic and logical manner
  • Problem solve one off and recurring issues to implement effective corrective actions
  • Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures for each machine
  • Contribute to the development of planned and preventative maintenance schedules
  • Completion of work records for all maintenance activities
  • Identify, request and purchase a range of machine parts, fixture and components
  • Work as part of a project team on the installation of new machinery
  • Supervise, train and develop apprentice technicians and other colleagues
  • Report all safety and maintenance issues to the Manager

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£12.20-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

- practical hands on: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID:
ST0323

Expected start date: 04/03/2024

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