Maintenance Engineer
1 day ago
Kettering
Key Responsibilities Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below. • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment, including block moulders, pre-expanders, hotwire cutters, conveyors, compressors, and hydraulic systems., • Carry out reactive maintenance promptly to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production., • Conduct regular facility inspections, including but not limited to cooling tower, boiler, compressed air systems, and general plant infrastructure., • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment., • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using the sites maintenance management system., • Identify and report potential equipment failures or safety issues, recommending corrective actions where necessary., • Assist with machine upgrades, installations, and modifications as required., • Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site safety policies, procedures, and relevant legislation., • Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled)., • Minimum of 3 years experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in plastics, foam, or a similar process industry., • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, with experience in electrical fault-finding and basic repairs., • Familiarity with boiler systems, cooling towers, and industrial utilities is highly desirable., • Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals, • Effective team worker, equally able to work on their own, • Forward thinking: excellent planning skills with the ability to anticipate potential obstacles, • Highly self-motivated/self-starter/resilient, • Strong communication skills (written and oral), • Diligent with excellent attention to detail, • Excellent Time Management and organisational skills., • Systematic and with attention to detail., • Follow all safety procedures in full, ensuring safety is a number one priority, • Support Zero LTA or accidents within the plant, • Always wear the correct PPE for the work you are carrying out, • Record any near misses., • Use the correct tools and techniques you need to be able to perform tasks safely, including lifting etc., • Assist the plant engineer in ensuring all equipment on site is safe and all relevant repair work and checks have been completed. xrnqpay, • Competitive Salary, • 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, • Company Pension, • Life Assurance, • Income Protection, • Holiday Purchase Scheme, • Birthday Holiday, • Long Service Awards, • Volunteering Day, • Enhanced Maternity pay, • Free Parking, • Company Uniform, • Employee Welfare Support Line, • Occupational Healthcare Provision