Maintenance Engineer

6 days ago


Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom CV Library Full time

Job Summary

The role of Maintenance Engineer - Apprentice is to assist in the maintenance and repair of equipment, site processes, and services in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and be able to work effectively in a team.

Key Responsibilities

  • To provide and oversee maintenance and repair of the site's processes, services, and equipment in alignment with production and management needs.
  • To support the production team in the changing over and set up of all machinery.
  • To support the production team in the application of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities.
  • To ensure all paperwork completed in line with the maintenance process/system is accurate and legible.
  • To positively support and drive a continuous improvement culture through the production areas.
  • To support Risk Assessments and all Health and Safety improvement activities.
  • To assist with the installation of new plant/process installation.
  • To be responsive to support production needs for maintenance and breakdown repair in line with priorities set by the Production Manager/Supervision.
  • To support and carry out operator training as required.
  • To support and follow the maintenance spares system/stores.
  • To actively participate in all continuous improvement activities/initiatives and Kaizen events. Proactively identify and make recommendations for improvements.
  • To share experience, best practice, relay all relevant knowledge and information with colleagues.
  • To actively support Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and all assigned Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) required.
  • To demonstrate good housekeeping.
  • To ensure PPE is maintained and used as prescribed.
  • To be flexible in approach to work to support the production needs, be able to work shift and cover over time when required.

Requirements

  • A time-served apprenticeship with practical experience (minimum 5 years post completion of apprenticeship) in a manufacturing environment packaging/FMCG/automotive.
  • Minimum C&G craft qualification – mechanical or mechanical/electric. Target ONC mechanical or mechanical/electric qualifications.
  • PC literate.
  • PLC and Pneumatics control experience.
  • Good communication skills and attitude.
  • Practical approach to modern problem-solving tools and techniques.
  • Five years' experience as a maintenance technician in a packaging/automotive/FMCG working environment.
  • Qualification HNC in mechanical engineering or Mech/Elec.
  • Time served.
  • Knowledge/experience of mechanical/electrical PLC and Pneumatic systems.
  • Experience in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement techniques and tools 5s, Kaizen, etc.
  • 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations.
  • Experience of statistical process control (SPC) and modern problem-solving tools techniques.
  • Supervisory experience in a 'lean culture' manufacturing environment.
  • Broad knowledge of equipment types: packaging and processing.
  • Awareness of modern technology.
  • Good communication skills and attitude.
  • Team player.
  • Flexible – able to work shifts and cover over time when required.
  • Competent and self-motivated.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Awareness and experience of modern improvement tools and techniques.
  • Data handling/PC skills.
  • Able to work under pressure to achieve tight delivery schedules.
  • Wide maintenance/engineering experience in a selection of modern 'lean cultured' manufacturing environments.


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