JOB TITLE – Multi Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer (Shifts)
REPORTS TO – Maintenance Supervisor
LOCATION – Anstey Wallpaper Company (Loughborough)
DEPARTMENT– Maintenance Department
SCOPE OF JOB – Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining plant, machinery, building services and facilities to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of the manufacturing site. You will support continuous improvement initiatives, minimise downtime and ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and environmental standards.
PURPOSE – To maximise equipment reliability, availability and performance through effective preventative and reactive maintenance. The role will support manufacturing operations by delivering safe and timely repairs, planned maintenance activities, continuous improvement projects and contractor management.
Shift Pattern: double day shift (early shift Monday to Thursday 6am-1pm & Friday 6am-2pm, late shift Monday to Thursday 1pm-10pm), with night shifts when required depending on production demands
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance & Reliability
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on plant and equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend permanent corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and update CMMS systems where applicable.
- Support equipment installation, modification and commissioning activities.
- Facilities & Utilities
- Maintain site services including boilers, compressors, chillers, free coolers, fire protection systems and lighting.
- Conduct routine inspections and testing of critical safety systems.
- Support general building maintenance activities as required.
- Monitor and maintain the site effluent treatment system.
Health & Safety Continuous Improvement
- Work in accordance with company health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Participate in risk assessments, permit-to-work activities and safe systems of work.
- Ensure contractors comply with site health and safety standards.
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to TPM, 5S and asset reliability projects.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and reduce waste
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Zero Lost Time Incidents (LTIs).
- Achievement of maintenance KPIs, including uptime, response times and planned maintenance completion.
- Reduction in equipment downtime and repeat failures.
- Compliance with statutory inspections and maintenance schedules.
- Positive contribution to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
- Maintenance of high housekeeping standards (5S/6S).
CONNECTING WITH OTHERS
- Liaising with Departmental Managers, Departmental personnel and machine crews
- Liaising with external suppliers
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognised engineering apprenticeship.
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Qualified and competent to undertake electrical maintenance activities.
Desirable
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.
- COMPEX, IPAF and Forklift licences.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Essential
- Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Multi-skilled maintenance capability covering electrical and mechanical systems.
- Fault-finding experience on production equipment.
- Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirable
- PLC fault-finding and diagnostics.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Manual machining experience.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
BEHAVIOURS
- Safety focused.
- Proactive and accountable.
- Strong team player.
- Excellent communicator.
- Customer and service oriented.
- Adaptable and resilient.
- Organised and detail focused.
- Committed to continuous improvement.
Application question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Are you comfortable commuting to this job's location?
- Please tell us your salary expectations
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
