senior maintenance engineer

SENIOR MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Who we are: - based in Higham, A C Bacon Engineering Ltd are a leading Norfolk based manufacturer specialising in steel structures and steel frames for agricultural, commercial, and industrial buildings, from design through to manufacture, delivery, and installation. As part of our dedication and commitment to our customers we are also able to supply and install wall and roof cladding, roller shutter doors, personnel doors, metal decking, PCC planks and stairs, PCC grain walling and concrete pad foundations. A C Bacon Engineering Ltd has extensive in-house production facilities at its headquarters in Hingham, to provide the highest quality product and experience for its customers. A C Bacon Engineering Ltd are also proud holders of the Royal Warrant of Appointment as a tradesman to The King for the manufacture of steel-framed buildings.

The role: we have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join our team. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operation of the Maintenance Division, ensuring that all the Companies machinery, vehicles, and plant fleet remain operational. This will require the ability to work accurately, efficiently and with minimal instruction.

The Responsibilities of the role: the main responsibilities of the role will include, but not necessarily be limited to: -

• The ability to self-diagnose and/or consult with respective manufacturers to resolve issues and faults with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical circuits to any of the Companies vehicles, plant, or machinery inventory.
• To specify, source, and procure the correct parts, at best prices, for repair of any respective machine, vehicle, and/or item of construction plant.
• To remove and replace either damaged, broken, or worn-out parts to machines, vehicles, and/or items of plant to ensure that they return to full operational use at the earliest opportunity. All repair work must be undertaken in line with manufacturers guidelines, current legislations, and best practices.
• To carry-out routine and preventative maintenance regimes/work as required.
• To administer and record, with particular emphasis on the accurate recording of all appropriate data, relating to all work undertaken on an item-by-item basis.
• To maintain suitable stock levels of all routine consumable items.
• To prepare, as required, Company vehicle's (passenger, LGV, and HGV) ready for Ministry of Transport testing.
• To attend any site(s) of the Company, as required, to diagnose and repair (where possible) any broken-down or defective item of construction plant/vehicle.

The company 'fleet' includes for the following vehicles, major plant, and machinery:

• In house CNC sawing, drilling, cropping, punching, and shot blasting machines.
• In house airless spray plant.
• In house MIG welding machines.
• Overhead gantry crane(s)
• On site Combilifts and Side loaders.
• Telehandlers.
• Genie and Manitou access platforms/scissor lifts.
• Liebherr Mobile Crane(s).
• HGV Tractor Unit(s).
• HGV Articulated Trailer(s) – including 'trombone' and 'rear-steer' units.
• LGV's and Panel Vans.
• Passenger vehicles and Pick-up Trucks.

To undertake, in line with current legislation, all PAT Testing of electrical equipment along with monthly emergency lighting testing.

To always be punctual giving due respect and regard to all other employees of the Company.

To comply always with the Company's policies and procedures.

To comply always with the Health and Safety documentation presented (including COSHH) and to undertake all daily tasks in strict compliance with Safe Working Procedures (SWPs') and Risk Assessments (RA's).

To undertake any other task(s) as reasonably requested by senior management.

What you will need: the successful candidate will, ideally, have previous experience working within a busy and demanding Maintenance department. Previous knowledge and experience of the company's vehicle, machinery and plant fleet would be a distinct advantage as would industry knowledge. Any supplementary training required would be offered by the Company to the successful candidate. The willingness and ability, on occasions, to work outside of normal working hours to maintain the operational effectiveness of the Company fleet is essential for the role. This is a challenging position, so it will ideally suit an initiative-taking, proactive, confident, and methodical individual who can work either on their own or as part of a team.

What we offer: A C Bacon Engineering Ltd are a family and friendly run business. This is a full-time position offering a competitive renumeration package, dependant on experience, including 29.5 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), company pension scheme, and free onsite parking.

How to apply: interested candidates should submit their application, including an up-to-date CV, together with a supporting statement clearly demonstrating their suitability and experience for the role, to Ms Shannon Rowland at

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Factory Machinery: 2 years (preferred)
• Plant Machinery: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person