Maintenance Engineer

Sheffield Forgemasters International; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Bonus scheme

Onsite parking

Canteen

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sheffield Forgemasters is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join the Foundry team at our Sheffield site. The role focuses on preventive and reactive maintenance to keep heavy plant, tooling, and facilities reliable, safe and productive.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, document activities in Spidex CMMS, and work with the Maintenance Supervisor to plan and prioritise work, while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in multi-skilled trade.
• Strong electrical/electronic/mechanical diagnostics capability.
• Experience with CNC controls diagnostics (Siemens, Fanuc).
• Experience with machine tools, fault diagnostics in heavy manufacturing.
• Ability to plan maintenance and projects.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.
• Positive, calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment and facilities breakdowns and corrective actions.
• Perform planned, preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• Complete and maintain records via the Spidex CMMS system.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor on planning of maintenance work.
• Assist in achieving operational targets and schedules.
• Ensure PM activities are carried out per instructions and fix defects.
• Implement root cause analysis actions.
• Uphold health, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Mentor and support team members when required.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical diagnostics

CNC controls

Troubleshooting

Heavy manufacturing

Education

Multi-skilled apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens controls

Fanuc controls

Spidex CMMS

Job description

At Sheffield Forgemasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join our Foundry team.

This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield. Our foundry produces the largest and most technically demanding castings in the World, up to 15 metres long, 8.5 metres in diameter and up to 350 tonnes in weight. We have state of the art in-house inspection facilities and a multi-skilled NDT team, offering all conventional surface and volumetric inspection. We also have coded Welders that also undertake casting repairs, fabrication and cladding services.

Specifically, the Foundry Maintenance Team is responsible for keeping the foundry equipment, tools, and facilities in safe, reliable, and efficient working condition through preventive and reactive maintenance.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will either individually or in partnership with another team member undertake duties associated with general plant operational efficiency and production availability incorporating facilities issues.

What you’ll be doing

• Responding to equipment and facilities breakdowns and corrective actions.
• Perform planned, preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• Completing and maintaining accurate, timely documentation and records via the Spidex CMMS system.
• Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the planning of maintenance work is conducted correctly.
• Assist in the achievement of operational targets and schedules.
• Ensure Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities are carried out to specified instructions and schedules with corrective actions implemented to resolve defective issues.
• Implementing root cause analysis actions.
• Upholding health, safety, and housekeeping standards in all working areas.
• Mentor and support team members where required.

About You

• A recognised apprenticeship (multi-skilled/cross-skilled preferable).
• Strong Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical diagnostic and development capability.
• Experience with electronic and CNC controls diagnostics capability and experience (Siemens, Fanuc, etc.)
• Experience of machine tool processes, fault diagnostics, analysis and countermeasure implementation including multi skilled working practices and capabilities.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing or hot working environments.
• Knowledge of machine tool processes, overhead cranes, and DC motor controls.
• Ability to plan effectively for maintenance and projects.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills supporting continuous improvement.
• A positive attitude with the ability to stay calm under pressure, and flexible in your approach.

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.

The Working Pattern

Average of 37 hours per week: Mornings – 6am to 1pm Monday to Friday; Afternoons – 1pm to 8pm Monday to Friday; Nights 7.45pm to 6am Monday to Thursday.

Why Sheffield Forgemasters?

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1750s, starting life as a small blacksmith forge. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the steel industry.

Recognising Sheffield Forgemasters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

What We Offer

• Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
• A programme of redevelopment that will include state-of-the-art new machinery and facilities on site.
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 2 x annual salary.
• All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
• Onsite canteen.
• Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.
• Multi-Faith Room.
• Free Sheffield Forgemasters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available to purchase online.
• You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
• Onsite Occupational Health Team, providing health screening and wellbeing initiatives and support, including but not limited to:
  • Availability to confidentially discuss any physical or mental health concerns.
  • Referrals and access to free Physiotherapy and Chiropractor sessions, when required.
  • Ear irrigation.
  • Flu Vaccinations.
  • Blood Pressure management clinics.
  • Weight management clinics.
  • Occupational Health checks in line with health promotion and wellbeing events. e.g. Cholesterol, Blood sugar, Icle tests, etc.
  • Health promotion campaigns, utilising outside companies / charities, such as Andy’s Man Club.
  • Access to Zest Fit – Lifestyle Coach.
  • Skills for life sessions offered to all, including CPR, managing bleeds, burns etc.
  • Financial Wellbeing Sessions – Pension providers coming on site to talk to colleagues and offering advice.
  • Chaplain Service.
• Support for ex-military and reservists in employment as a bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Equality and Diversity

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Forgemasters. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our local catchment area and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Flexible Working

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that align with our policies. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office-based and remote working. Applicants can request further information regarding the policy and how this may work in their role, from our People & Culture Team and / or the line manager for the applicable role.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. People working with government / MOD assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.

Nationality limitations

Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 – 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

For additional information or if you would like to discuss working for Sheffield Forgemasters or a specific role in more detail, please email [e-mail] .

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