Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Tingewick
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team (this position is also suitable for multi-skilled engineers). This position is to strengthen our existing team and provide cover for Tingewick production facility.
Your key tasks will be to safely carry out preventive and reactive maintenance and process improvements in order to minimise production machinery downtime. The maintenance team are also heavily involved with product change overs and machine setting.
Job role is 70% mechanical and 30% electrical.
Full time contract – Monday to Friday 06:00am to 14:30pm (40 hours per week)
Our engineers may move to a 2-shift pattern in 2027 to support our 16-hour operation.
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
An attractive remuneration package including death in service package & company pension scheme.
Key responsibilities:
· To work safely at all times complying with and using (safe systems of work using permit systems, method statement, dynamic risk assessments…).
· To efficiently and effectively fault find / diagnose technical / process issues
· To coordinate and cooperate with production supervision on a day to day basis to ensure smooth running of plant and equipment
· To resolve breakdown issues with minimal impact to production.
· To identify process and equipment improvement opportunities (maintenance schedules and equipment capability / reliability).
· To complete all maintenance activities on time as planned.
· To be flexible in attendance to complete activities.
· To follow instructions provided by site management / supervisors.
· To maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times.
· To be a proactive team member.
· Improving technical skills and knowledge at all times.
· To be IT competent and be able to complete shift reports detailing all relevant information to ensure continuation and / or review of repair.
· Some overtime working is expected
· To have some fabrication / welding skills
Skills and Experience:
· Recognised engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification.
· 5 years' engineering experience gained working within a manufacturing environment.
· Experience in PPM and fault finding on hydraulics and pneumatics systems on modern machinery and equipment.
· Electrical knowledge an advantage
· Using computer systems.
· Sound maintenance / engineering experience in a production environment, ideally a heavy engineering environment.
The successful candidate must have the ability to communicate in English as well as comprehend written instructions. Previous work experience in a factory environment would be beneficial. A driving licence is essential. Additionally, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.
Salary and benefits:
In addition to your basic salary, we offer a competitive package of benefits, some of which are summarised below:
· 33 days annual leave
· Discretionary bonus scheme
· Contributory pension scheme
· Life assurance
· Investment in your training for personal and professional development
· Employee assistance programme and app giving access to free physiotherapy, counselling and select health services
· Employee discounts for retail and leisure
· Family-friendly policies
Application process:
Please send your CV to: - [email protected].
Applicants must be able to provide eligibility to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.
About James Jones:
James Jones & Sons Ltd is a 5th generation family business and one of the UK’s largest and most progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting, sawmilling, pallets & packaging, and distribution. We operate from 27 sites across the UK, 19 Australian and 2 New Zealand sites and employ over 2,100 people. In the UK, we operate seven sawmills throughout Scotland and the north east of England: an engineered wood manufacturing plant in the north of Scotland and pallet and packaging operations at 14 sites across the UK. We produce high quality, British grown timber for the UK construction, landscaping, and agricultural sectors; market-leading JJI-Joists for the housebuilding and construction markets and pallets and packaging for blue chip domestic and exporting businesses.
For further information about James Jones & Sons Ltd, visit www.jamesjones.co.uk
Our Values:
Here at James Jones & Sons Limited, our CARE values form the roots of everything that we do:
· Collaboration
· Ambition
· Respect
· Excellence
If you believe in the power of teamwork, drive and challenge yourself to be the best that you can be, act with integrity and are committed to learning and continuous improvement then we are particularly keen to hear from like-minded people.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Buckingham MK18 1SU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
- engineering: 5 years (required)
- Electrical: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Buckingham MK18 1SU (required)
Work Location: In person
