Working Hours
Normal hours of work are 42 hours per week, 24/7 shift pattern, Monday to Sunday inclusive. The postholder is required to work such hours as are necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the role.
Main Purpose of Job
To effectively carry out the installation, maintenance, testing and repair of all equipment used within the manufacturing industry. To support the operations team to achieve their target and to maintain health & safety standards. To meet legislative requirements, meet company standards/Policy while ensuring optimum plant performance.
Key Tasks and Accountabilities
The below is meant to describe the main tasks and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties. It does not preclude the need to carry out other specific tasks from time to time as required.
Assisting with the development of PPM systems and the forward scheduling of maintenance activities
Operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures
Fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance in a steel work / heavy engineering environment
Applicant conversant in general machine wiring and installation, including temperature control and lighting
Planning and scheduling planned and unplanned work
Liaise with client departments
Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment
Monitor maintenance costs
Improve production facilities
Note: This job description is a guide to the principal, current duties of the job. It does not form part of the contract of employment.
Skills
Determined, quality orientated, organized and disciplined
Able to uphold and maintain systems/standards
Good communicator and listener, analytical and numerate
Team player.
HV experience.
FLT, OHC, Confined Space, Working at Height, MEWP.
Knowledge of SHIRES electronic maintenance system or equivalent.
Attention to detail
Supportive for all maintenance activities
Experience
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to follow job instructions / processes
A good understanding of the principles of Health & Safety at work
Apprentice trained electrician.
Experience of electrical engineering in a production line/foundry environment.
Capable of operating the site based computerised planned maintenance system to monitor and record all works carried out
Have a proven ability of fault finding and problem solving on electrical control circuits and 3 phase power supplies
Be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
Work on a Panama shift system may be required
Candidates applying for this role must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Non-contractual benefits that are provided by the Company:-
Death in Service Benefit (6 x salary if in pension scheme 4 x salary if not in pension scheme)
Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
Company Sick Pay (eligible after 12 months employment)
Enhanced Bereavement Leave
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement (25 Days plus Bank Holidays) – Holiday period - January to December,
Christmas Shutdown 2026 (24th December 2026 to 4th January 2027)
Long Service Awards
Employee Reward Recognition Schemes
Service Awards
Employee Referral Programme
WPA Cash Back Health Scheme – Bronze Category is Complimentary
Annual Health Surveillance
Mental Health First Aiders on Site
Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
Qualifications
- Ideally qualified to HNC Level or equivalent.
- Completed a recognised Apprenticeship
GCSE’s – A-C, including English and Maths