Maintenance Engineer

Preferred Title; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to enhance maintenance program effectiveness through improvements in the preventative strategy. The role entails managing maintenance tasks, collaborating with third-party contractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining equipment and utilities for operational safety.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician preferably with Compex qualifications.
• Experience in mechanical systems is an advantage.
• Willingness to train on Compex if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Planned Preventative Maintenance system efficiently.
• Complete electrical and mechanical installations and tests.
• Oversee subcontractor management for scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Implement health and safety guidelines in all operations.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Mechanical Installation

Fault Diagnosis

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Approved Practical Electrical Qualification AM2

EAL Level 3 Certification in Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations

EAL Level 3 Certification in Inspection, Testing, and Certification of Electrical Installations

Job description

A growing business is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to lead efforts in enhancing the overall maintenance programme effectiveness through continuous improvement of the preventative maintenance strategy.

The role involves preparing and planning for third-party support for reactive and corrective works, with all critical works requiring relevant management approval. The ideal candidate will be a qualified electrician (preferably Compex qualified) with mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Planned Preventative Maintenance system to ensure all activities are completed on time, within budget, and with proper documentation.
• Participate actively in daily team meetings.
• Perform electrical and mechanical installation, testing, and fault diagnosis on plant and machinery, including hazardous areas.
• Manage sub-contractors by checking, issuing, and monitoring all scheduled PPM tasks and remedial actions, both in-house and sub-contracted.
• Procure third-party suppliers.
• Ensure the Engineering Department operates cost-effectively.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment and site utilities to ensure safe and continuous operation.
• Conduct routine testing of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting.
• Oversee the selection of hazardous area equipment.
• Review and prioritize work requests, determine necessary activities, and set completion dates.
• Provide out-of-hours support.
• Implement company policies and goals.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental guidelines and best practices.
• Report on current performance and planned improvements.

Candidate Requirements

• Approved Practical Electrical Qualification AM2
• EAL Level 3 Certification in Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• EAL Level 3 Certification in Inspection, Testing, and Certification of Electrical Installations
• Compex qualifications or willingness to train if possible.

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