Multi-skilled maintenance engineer - Mechanical bias Job (Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom)

Compensation Data

£31,728.90 - £35,443.63, plus £4,888.01 shift allowance in addition

Mission Details

Job Title: Multi-skilled maintenance engineer - Mechanical bias Mission Details Job Title : Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) Job Category : Maintenance Engineering Department/Group : Engineering Location: Leicester Site Position Type : Permanent, Full-Time, Days, night shifts required. Job Description Purpose To provide a comprehensive, timely and effective mechanical maintenance service to the Production Departments and the site. Through a computerised maintenance management, system (CMMS) the Engineering department maximises the availability of plant and machinery ensuring manufacturing operations are inherently safe, effective and efficient. Role and Responsibilities Promptly react to equipment failure, diagnosing faults and making good. Carry out planned preventative maintenance routines to the given schedules. Identify reoccurring equipment failures; work with Engineering management to improve long-term reliability. Fault find on varied process equipment such as conveyors, bottle filling, mixing, material transfer systems and mixing equipment. Work on various fluid and pneumatic power systems, such as hydraulics power packs, compressors, vacuum pumps. Carry out maintenance and major overhaul of site process plant, including process mixing equipment. Have basic skills in general machine shop practices. Understand technical drawing. Site services maintenance - steam, air, water. Work to safe Engineering procedures and site safety rules. Carry out weekend maintenance cover when required, paid at over-time rates. Qualifications and Education Requirements A nationally recognised Electrical time served apprenticeship minimum level 3 or equivalent. Preferred Skills Multi Skilled - 70/30 Mechanical/Electrical. Aptitude for process awareness, diagnostic and resolution. Experience in maintaining equipment located in potentially explosive atmospheres, knowledge of DSEAR,ATEX. Good written and verbal communication Experience of working in a health and safety conscious environment.