Multi skilled maintenance engineer

Our client is a leading company specialising in the heat treatment of steel & non-ferrous parts for the Aerospace and Engineering industries, and we are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join a small team involved in servicing and maintaining a range of heat treatment furnaces and associated plant.

The suitable candidate will be required to demonstrate:

• A strong Multi-Skilled engineering background, experienced and qualified in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
• The ability to carry out preventative maintenance and servicing of plant and equipment;
• Possess excellent diagnostic skills to diagnose the causes and rectification of breakdowns;

Skills/qualifications:

• Ideally qualified to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, and working within an industrial environment.
• General mechanical/maintenance skills; including welding, fabrication, pipe fitting, replacing bearings, transmission systems including pulleys and belts;
• PLC and Inverter knowledge;
• Good computer literacy skills;
• Good communication skills, liaising with client departments;

Expected duties to be carried out on site:

• Working within the Engineering Department to carry out regular servicing and maintenance of thermal processing equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns to evaluate and rectify plant issues.
• Complete required documentation for the Engineering System.
• Follow predefined procedures to ensure continued safe/efficient operation of all equipment.
• Carry out required training to confidently complete tasks for maintenance activities.
• Ensure designated tasks are completed within the scheduled time.
• Assisting with project work such as installation and commissioning of new equipment, plant improvements and upgrades.
• Monitor stock levels and re-order as required.
• Respond to breakdown out of hours situations.

• Competitive salary
• Contributory company pension scheme: up to 8%
• Company Health Scheme
• Profit related pay scheme
• 24 days holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays
• The opportunity for continuous improvement and training