Mechanical Craftsman

We are excited to share a permanent job opening for **Mechanical Craftsman** at our client site, one of the fastest growing and most respected names worldwide.

The purpose of the role will be to maximise the operating efficiency of the plant and to maintain the assets, objectives are to be achieved at the lowest practicable cost. To carry out maintenance work as directed, organising material requirements and any supplementarylabour.
**Salary & Benefits**
- **Permanent contract**:

- **Salary** from £38,231 per annum
- 10% Bonus potential
- Westfield Health Care
- Life assurance scheme
- Occupational Health & Mental Health First Aiders
- Perkbox
- Cycle to work scheme

**Responsibilities & Accountabilities**
- Responsible for all Mechanical Maintenance activities whilst providing a continuous 24 hour maintenance service for all process and ancillary support equipment and services, in order to maximise area Plant availability and Production capability.
- Co-ordinating maintenance activities within a specified area of the plant.
- Working in close liaison with Production and other managers during MBT and Lean Manufacturing activities.
- Assisting the Engineering Manager in the control of outside contractors introduced into the area (e.g. dropshifts, development projects, major repair projects), to meet specific work requirements and the development of the plant to meet changes in Productiontechniques.
- Responsible for regular testing and maintenance of all Mechanical services and associated standby equipment providing Process and Plant Protection.
- Enforce safe working practices to ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner. Provide and maintain a safe working environment.
- Responsible for the implementation and development of mechanical maintenance routines for the designated areas
- Ensure that spare parts are correctly stocked and appropriate
- Carry out training of plant personnel where required

**Knowledge, Experience & Attributes**
- Preferably experience of mechanical maintenance in a continuous manufacturing process
- 5 - 10 years maintenance experience
- Multi-skill trained
- Excellent organisational skills
- Highly motivated and team player
- Proven effective management and communication skills
- Preferably knowledge of SAP PM
- Must be time served apprentice or ONC / HNC qualifications

**Interested?**

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy