Electrical bias engineer

You will be dynamic and enthusiastic, with the ability to work autonomously and have worked in a preventative/continuous improvement maintenance environment.  Working collaboratively with a great team of experienced engineers in a fast paced / volume-manufacturing environment.

·        Providing reactive maintenance support to the production operation.

·        Assessment, identification, modification and performance of preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance, modifications, or failures / breakdowns on production and packaging machines / lines, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical.

·        Engineering corrective actions to support the Production Line Manager in ensuring that safe product is produced in line with legislation and Quality standards.

·        Actively identify and implement plans to eliminate unnecessary losses such as cost, waste, and inefficiencies.

·        Undertaking fault finding, problem solving and planned and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance.

·        Ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards and controls to ensure all work is carried out correctly and safely.

·        Identify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health & Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness.

·        Attend and resolve breakdowns, to ensure minimum down time.

·        Continuous improvement of equipment, improving safety, efficiency, changeovers and minimising downtime.

·        Undertaking improvements projects to increase machine efficiencies and output.

·        Reporting on potential breakdowns, maintenance issues, equipment performance, and plant data.

·        Install and commission new equipment when required.

·        Working with PLC’s to fault find and repair production equipment.

·        Carry out checks and inspection of plant, machinery, and equipment, maximise machine utilisation, decrease cycle times.

·        Work closely with the production team.

·        Gain a wide, in-depth knowledge of the current production facility, equipment and processes.

·        Responsibility for the implementation and execution of the factory asset maintenance programme and aimed to eliminate unplanned stops and optimise maintenance cost.

·        Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems on the companies state of the art production lines in a number of different areas of the business.

Health and Safety

1. Workplace Safety: Ensure all employees understand and follow workplace safety protocols and procedures.
2. Hazard Identification: Regularly identify and report potential hazards in the workplace to prevent accidents.
3. Incident Reporting: reporting and documenting of accidents, injuries, and near-misses.
4. Health and Hygiene: Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment to prevent illness and contamination.

Training

1. Skill Development: enhance your skills and knowledge relevant to your role.
2. Soft Skills: communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to improve overall workplace efficiency.
3. Diversity and Inclusion:  create a respectful and supportive workplace culture.

·        17^th or 18^th edition wiring regulations is desirable

·        Will have knowledge in electrical or mechanical maintenance, within a manufacturing industry.

·        Have excellent fault-finding and repair skills.

·        Demonstrate strong mechanical comprehension

·        Have working knowledge of PLC fault-finding and repair, any programming skills would be of great interest.

·        Experience of modern manufacturing techniques such as 5S, LEAN and TPM would be ideal.

·        An analytical mind-set coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·        Be familiar with working to planned and preventative maintenance schedules in a continuous improvement environment.

·        Be keen to learn and develop your skills further with a great work ethic and can-do attitude.

·        Driving licence and own transport.

·        Ability to work under pressure.

·        Problem-solving skills.

• Will have excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable when dealing with colleagues at all levels across a range of functions within the business.
• Strong planning and organising skills (able to prioritise own workload).
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Excellent Communicator (verbal, written, listening, influencing).
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to work
• Awareness of Health and Safety and other relevant legislation.

·        Any other duties which may be required by management from time to time.

·        Be able to read technical drawings.