Maintenance Technician

Swansea

£37980.00

The Company

This Swansea based manufacturer of packaging used in the FMCG sector are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to join the Engineering and Maintenance team.

The Role

This is a permanent full time position working a 40 hour week. The successful applicant will work Monday - Friday on rotating shifts 6AM - 2PM, 2PM - 10PM, 10PM - 6AM.

The role will have a focus on Mechanical repairs and maintenance but basic electrical knowledge and experience is also required. Duties will include

• Undertake Planned Maintenance schedules and machine breakdown repairs
• Utilise the maintenance software package to record engineering data
• Undertake repairs to general site, buildings and supporting plant
• Work closely with the Production department to improve up time, reliability and efficiency's
• Undertake installation work for new products, processes and equipment
• Assist the Shift Supervisor in providing information for technical and incident reports
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for shift colleagues
• Ensure you proactively maintain your levels of training and competency and organise courses as appropriate to fulfil completion of work tasks
• Assist with the preparation of all appropriate Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments
• Ensure all equipment, tools and PPE are adequately maintained
• Pro-actively support the business by offering advice and suggestions for improvement opportunities where appropriate
• Work closely with all facets of Engineering to provide timely solutions to process issues
• Support in the development of skills to team members and other departments
• Engage in site projects from concept to completion, attending meetings providing supporting data and advice
• Maintaining records as appropriate/required
• Compliance with all H&S policies and procedures.
• Promoting an awareness of everyone's Health, Safety & Environmental responsibilities.
• Support Engineering Manager in completion and review of Risk Assessments
• Manage Contractors & Supplier in line with the Company Procedures
• Follow the company Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensuring that all hazards, risks and Incidents are reported and that corrective actions are completed
• Assisting and participating in incident investigations
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping & hygiene in accordance with the company's policies
• Ensure that at all times relevant HSE guidelines are adhered to, undertaking compliance audits; pro-actively driving Near Miss and unsafe act/conditions reporting
• Attending HSE meetings as required
• Attending appropriate training courses as required

Requirements

• The jobholder will ideally be a time-served apprentice, with a minimum of HNC engineering qualification, or relevant experience.
• He/she will have had at and have a comprehensive knowledge of mechanical engineering and basic electrical, as well as manufacturing processes
• The ideal candidate will have the 18th edition electrical C&G certificate or be willing to complete the course
• PLC systems knowledge required Omron, Allen Bradley, Siemens S5/S7 (not essential)
• Experience in metal printing processes would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Food Safety & Hygiene Requirements
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team or on own initiative
• Able to interpret and follow company procedures
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation
• Customer focus; be aware of customer requirements.
• Desire for self-development and learning through practical experience, classroom training and coaching.
• Flexible working (Short Notice, other lines or other departments)
• Good mechanical engineering understanding
• Results driven
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative in prioritising tasks.
• Strong Problem-Solving / Fault Finding skills
• Strong team working skills
• The willingness to share good ideas and learn from others

In Return

Opportunity to join a well respected and established organisation offering a Monday - Friday position.

Offering a good salary plus excellent overtime rates and benefits. For more information contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.