A Maintenance fitter is required for day to day problem solving and repair of production machinery.
Working with diverse mix of equipment including CNC, injection moulding and bespoke machines.
Supporting the Manufacturing Manager in the day to day running of the maintenance department.
Duties and key responsibilities
- Dealing with contractors.
- Working directly on a wide range of maintenance projects from machine repair to building maintenance.
- Health & safety promotion and management, including carrying out risk assessments.
- Notify the Manufacturing Manager of defective equipment.
- Follow up on planned and emergency requests to maintenance
- Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement events.
Qualifications
- Trade background, either indentured or NVQ3/4 or higher essential.
- Health & Safety certification preferred (but not essential).
Experience
- Maintenance experience within engineering manufacturing preferred (but not essential).
- Hands on Health & Safety management experience preferred (but not essential).
- Experience of hands-on maintenance/building/light engineering/basic plumbing skills preferred.
- Previous experience of CNC setting or machining preferred (but not essential).
Why work for PLP
PLP has a people first culture.
We offer fantastic benefits such as; a bonus scheme, private healthcare, health cash plan (covering cash back on e.g. dental, optical, chiropody, scanning services referrals and gym discounts) sick pay, free independent mortgage advice, professional help with setting up lasting power of attorneys and wills (including 1 month a year free will writing service), free flu jabs, 4 times death in service, on-site parking, cycle to work, company events and recognition programmes.
Professional development opportunities are also available, with 10% of employees having furthered their education with the Company, ranging from welding certification and CAD CAM training, through to completing their apprenticeship, HND or certified professional qualifications. We also have a history of promoting from within, including into senior roles.
We continuously strive to improve our green credentials, including investment into products for the renewable energy markets and also investment into making our own building and practices more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
PLP GB has been manufacturing in Andover for over 60 years and is part of a global group operating in 19 countries with its HQ based in the US. PLP is a family run business with a 75-year heritage as an innovator, designer and supplier of equipment for the global electricity, telecoms and renewable energy industries.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Andover SP10 3LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Applicants should have hands on maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
