Job Description
Maintenance Engineer – Job Summary:
We’re supporting our client, a well-established packaging company based in Cambridgeshire, who are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Maintenance Engineer will have experience of plastic injection moulding machinery maintenance in an FMCG environment.
Salary: £40,000 p/a
Benefits: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Huntingdon
Job Start date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for carrying out planned, preventive and repair maintenance activities on plant and machinery, as required. To liaise closely with Production Supervisors / Production and Technical management staff and to liaise with and assist with external contractors as necessary in connection with this.
- Responsible for ensuring that all maintenance activities (including cleaning) connected with the fabric of the premises and its fixtures and fittings are carried out in a timely manner.
- To assist with purchasing and stocking activities connected with plant maintenance, when as authorised by the Maintenance supervisor including ordering and storage of machine spare parts and other maintenance related consumables.
- To assist Management with the provision and upkeep of maintenance and cleaning records.
- Ensure that work connected with capital or revenue projects, within scope of abilities is carried out within time frame. This will include assistance with machine installations, modifications to plant and equipment and Health & Safety requirements etc.
- To assist in keeping production areas, maintenance stores and tool stores clean and tidy and to work safely at all times. To be aware of, and adhere to, all Company safety, quality and hygiene procedures.
- To attend daily production meetings in the absence of the maintenance supervisor while updating the Production Manager of any breakdowns / repairs.
- To supervise the activities of the mechanical apprentice engineer in the absence of the maintenance supervisor.
- To assist when required with any setting / forming issues on machines as directed by the Production Manager.
- As part of the Production team, to contribute to productivity and morale by communicating problems promptly to management and by assisting members of immediate, and wider teams, when required, to the best of job holder’s abilities.
- To communicate effectively with management and other staff in order to improve morale and teamwork as well as better understanding of, and progress towards overall Company goals.
- Occasionally there will be a requirement to work extra hours to meet deadlines which will be paid as per your contract / agreed rates.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the post, and the job holder will be required to undertake such duties appropriate to the grade and/or position as may be required by the Manager and/or Company, to ensure the smooth running of the Business.
- To act in a manner that a reasonable person would expect from a member of staff.
- By general demeanour and professionalism, to ensure always that the image presented of the Company is a favourable one.
- To be aware of, and adhere to Company policies and procedures.
- To undertake, and participate in, the Company appraisal and reviews.
- To actively participate in training and development courses appropriate to job holder’s role and maximise opportunities for self-development by identifying any additional training needs.
- To ensure the job holder does not, without due authorisation (or taking all reasonable care) and good faith, divulge private or strictly confidential information relating to the Company or to its staff, customers, suppliers or applicants, and particularly in respect of personal data.
- The job holder will report any area of concern to their Manager.
- The job holder will at all times carry out their duties and conduct with due regard to the Company’s policies.
Health and Safety
- To work safely at all times in line with health and safety legislation.
- To be aware of, and adhere to all Company Safety, Quality and Hygiene procedures.
- To ensure correct personal protective equipment is worn / used by job holder.
- Ensure that identified risks are reported to Manager.
About You:
- Need to have experience in maintenance / injection moulding background.
Job Application:
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