Maintenance Engineer

5 days ago


Whetstone UK, North London, United Kingdom Base Materials Full time

Full time

Salary up to £40k

33 days holiday and Contributory Pension

Insurance / Benefits Package

Production based – Whetstone LE8 6NU (occasional visits to Frankley B45)

Hours of Work: 37 hours average Monday to Friday, Rotating shifts either 06:00-14:00 or 14:00-22:00 or short overlap ensuring cover for 0600-2000hrs



Base Materials is an expert in high-performance syntactic materials for a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, foundry, manufacturing, marine, motorsport, rail and subsea.


Customers are at the heart of what we do. Our proven high-quality solutions are engineered to meet challenging application requirements.


What sets us apart is our technical expertise, in-house capabilities, materials understanding and application experience. Our technical experience and wide range of advanced materials enable us to support our customers from an initial concept through to the completion of the project.


We provide solutions for some of the most recognisable brands in the world. Our team is dynamic in responding to changes within the industries we operate, through product development, collaboration and technical support.


Reporting into the Production Team Leaders, the Maintenance Engineer will ensure the smooth running of the machinery and equipment, as well as performing general maintenance tasks related to the site services. The overall aim of this role will be to minimise down-time through Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), improve production facilities, reduce the costs of breakdowns, resource and repairs, and increase overall reliability and safety of the plant, personnel and production processes.


Key Tasks/ Accountabilities

  • Carrying out routine scheduled maintenance work and responding to equipment faults.
  • Dealing with emergencies, breakdowns and repairs.
  • Checking and calibrating instruments to ensure accuracy.
  • Breakdowns: Use diagnostic and fault-finding methods to establish route cause and repair plant and equipment ensuring the minimal downtime. Using your findings, contribute to improving planned preventative maintenance.
  • Always adhere to safety protocols and regulations.
  • Fit new parts and making sure equipment is working correctly.
  • Ensure that there is continuous cover of the machinery and equipment in case of breakdowns.
  • Provide training to operators to enable them to perform routine basic maintenance activities such as cleaning valves etc.
  • Participate in training programmes to stay updated with new technologies and best practices in maintenance engineering.
  • Collaborate with other departments to address maintenance issues and improve overall efficiencies.
  • Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
  • Manage external contractors whilst onsite.
  • Assist with new plant builds / and installations across the sites.



The Successful Applicant


Essential

  • A mechanical engineering apprenticeship or qualification.
  • Industrial or manufacturing background.
  • Electrical and mechanical training/experience within an industrial setting.


Desirable

  • An electrical engineering qualification.
  • Working at Heights.
  • Fabrication – manual machining/fitting/welding.
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance.
  • PLC Fault Finding / 3Phase.


Key Personal Attributes / Behavioural Competencies

  • Capacity to understand a range of engineering functions and procedures.
  • Team-working skills to collaborate and liaise with people at all levels.
  • Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
  • Confidence to respond positively when under pressure.
  • Ability to logically fault find.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings (desirable).
  • Understanding of hydraulics and compressed air systems (desirable).


Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and growth.
  • £40k per annum + shift premium (£10 per day), overtime rates apply weekdays 1⅓, Saturday 1 ½ and Sunday double time.
  • 33 days annual leave.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Profit share.
  • Thrive in a role where your contributions directly impact the Company’s success.


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