Maintenance Technician in Bishton - CV-Library

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE WILL INITIALLY BE BASED IN TREFOREST UNTIL RELOCATION TO NEWPORT WITHIN 6 MONTHS*

Position Overview

To carry out maintenance activities to equipment, site processes & services in-line with manufactures / legal recommended interval & standards.

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

· Broad knowledge of equipment types: -packaging & processing

· Awareness of modern technology

· Good communication skills & attitude

· Flexible – able to work shifts & cover over time when required

· 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

Hours of work 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7am – Midday Friday

Pay: £17.00 per hour