Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer Newport Salary £16.00 per hour 38 Hours per Week Benefits 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays Company pension On-site parking Position Overview To carry out maintenance activities to equipment, site processes & services in-line with manufacturers / legal recommended interval & standards. Ensuring that the service supplied is to the highest possible standard & fits with production needs & requirements. The Maintenance Technician should promote the use of best-practice maintenance system tool, machine set up and techniques, ensuring they are applied in a safe way. Complies too all H&S requirements & benefits the company performance in the areas of Quality, Cost and Delivery. Actively support continuous improvement & safety activities Essential Job Functions/ Responsibilities To provide & oversee maintenance / repair of the sites processes, services & equipment in alignment with production & management needs. To support the production team in the changing over and set up of all machinery Support the production team in the application of TPM & PPM activities Ensure all paperwork completed in line with the maintenance process / system is accurate & legible Positively support & drive continuous improvement culture through the production areas Support Risk Assessments & all H&S improvement activities Assist with the installation of new plant / process installation Be responsive to support production needs for maintenance & breakdown repair in line with priorities set by the Production Manager / Supervision Support & carry out operator training as required Support & follow the maintenance spares system / stores Actively participate in all continuous improvement activities / initiatives & Kaizen events. Proactively identify & make recommendations for improvements Sharing experience, best practice, relaying all relevant knowledge & information with colleagues Actively support Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) & all assigned (Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) required Demonstrate good house keeping Ensure PPE is maintained & used as prescribed Be flexible in approach to work to support the production needs, be able to work shift & cover over time when required. Qualifications 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 & Pneumatics control experience Good communication skill & attitude Practical approach to modern problem-solving tools & 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 & Pneumatic systems Experience in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement techniques & tools 5s, Kaisen etc. 17th / 18th Edition wiring regulations Experience of statistical process control (SPC) & modern problem-solving tools techniques Requirements Supervisory experience in a 'lean culture' manufacturing environment Broad knowledge of equipment types: -packaging & processing Awareness of modern technology Good communication skills & attitude Team player Flexible - able to work shifts & cover over time when required Competent & self-motivated Leadership Skills Awareness & experience of modern improvement tools & 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 Please forward your CV in the first instance Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy