Applications are invited for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our busy Engineering Department at Forum Packaging Ltd, Horncastle.
As a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will have at least 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for:
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety
- Efficiently performing planned preventative maintenance/servicing and reactive maintenance on all production machinery on site
- Delivering fast, effective electrical and mechanical fault finding and put corrective measures into action
- Attending and repairing machine breakdowns in a timely manner
- Troubleshooting and fault finding
- Working closely with the manufacturing teams to ensure all machines are running to their full potential
- Developing detailed knowledge and understanding of specific site requirements
- Assisting with the installation and development of new projects and equipment/machinery
- Hosting and controlling contractors in line with site operating procedures
- Identification and ordering of parts and materials as required
- Recording tasks completed or uncompleted in the shift log
- Be available when on call to ensure effective response and resolution of reported maintenance issues
- Take the lead role in tasks relating to your skills bias and assist other team members to improve as multiskilled engineers
Your hours of work will be:
- Rotating two shift pattern; Monday to Friday 6am -2pm , 2pm-10pm (37.5 hrs / week)
- Plus, rotating on call system for weekday out of hours (10 pm to 6 am) and cover for weekends when machines are running. If you work additional hours as a result of being called out for a machine breakdown these hours will be paid at the agreed overtime rates.
The skills required:
- Multi skilled maintenance engineer with an electrical or mechanical bias
- Served a recognised electrical or mechanical apprenticeship – City & Guilds or equivalent in a fast-moving manufacturing environment
- Qualified to the 17th or 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations is essential for electrical bias
- Familiar with TPM, planned routine maintenance, basic fault-finding methods and an understanding of electronics
- Knowledge and practical experience of PLC systems, DC Drives, Inverters, Hyrdraulic and pneumatic systems would be beneficial
- A proven track record in fault finding and diagnostic skills
- Be able to complete all areas of maintenance across the site including general building/auxilliary maintenance
- Ability to work cooperatively within a team and under own initiative when required
- Committed and flexible attitude to the role and be able to respond proactively to production demands
- Strong verbal and numerical skills
- Basic computer skills
- Sound understanding of Health, Safety, Environment and Hygiene Standards
- Looking to progress within a growing company
Benefits Package:
- Salary £21.56/hour (£42k/annum)
- Pension scheme
- DIS Benefit
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Sick pay scheme
- Overtime available
If you have the skills required, please send your CV to the HR Manager at Forum Packaging Ltd, Horncastle.
Please provide an email address and mobile telephone number on your application. If successful, an invitation to attend an interview will be sent via email or text message.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £21.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Multi-skilled Maintenance (Mechanical & Electrical): 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
