Machine Shop Maintenance Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Machine Shop Maintenance Engineer in Gloucestershire. In this role, you will perform machine monitoring, repairs, and ensure compliance with maintenance protocols. Ideal candidates will be knowledgeable in CNC machines, HVAC systems, and hold PAT testing qualifications. The role demands strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. Competitive salary dependent on experience is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Understanding of CNC machines.
• Forklift licence required.
• PAT Testing Qualification City & Guilds 2377.
• Mechanical fault finding and repair skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor machines and conduct repairs on-site.
• Undertake routine maintenance and fault finding.
• Conduct preventive maintenance of key equipment.
• Maintain inventories of tools and equipment.
• Assist in managing contractors for maintenance work.

Skills

CNC machine understanding

HVAC systems

PAT Testing Qualification

Mechanical fault finding

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Plumbing and pipe fitting

Risk assessment procedures

Basic computer literacy

Tools

Forklift

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Machine Shop Maintenance Engineer (Day shift)

Stroud

Salary Dependent on Experience

Our client is a leader in the design and manufacturing of bespoke valves for a variety of industries and they are looking for a Machine Shop Maintenance Engineer to join their team!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Your duties will include machine monitoring, general machine repairs, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and compliance with 5s across the site. You will also be involved in project managing future development of the machine shop.
• To undertake day-to-day maintenance activities, routine service, fault finding, and repair of machine shop and production equipment.
• Carry out inspection and preventive maintenance of key equipment in line with the company’s management control procedures.
• Maintain inventories of all tools, equipment and supplies.
• Lumbai the Production Manager with regards to how machine maintenance work will be planned and communicated across the site before work commences.
• Ensure all relevant risk assessments have been completed prior to starting any in-house maintenance projects.
• Assist the Production Manager in the management and control of contractors ensuring compliance with all relevant health & safety and environmental legislation and permits.
• Carry out PAT testing of all electrical appliances in line with schedule, maintaining suitable testing records.
• This role may be required to undertake out of hours working as necessary for emergency call-outs and planned production management activities.

Ideal Candidate:

• Understanding of CNC machines.
• Understanding of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Forklift licence.
• PAT Testing Qualification City & Guilds 2377 – Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
• Mechanical fault finding and repair of pumps, compressors, fans & rotating machinery.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems; fitting, fault finding & repair.
• Plumbing, pipe fitting, compressed air systems.
• Safe systems of work; permit systems & risk assessments.
• Use of lifts, scaffold towers, forklift truck user (preferably PASMA / PAL certified and forklift licence holder).
• Highly motivated self-starter, able to act on their own initiative and have the ability to set priorities in a constantly changing environment.
• Confident of working under limited supervision following standardised practices or procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings.
• Basic Computer Literacy (Excel, Word and Email).

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