Maintenance Engineer

Atkore; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of infrastructure solutions in the UK seeks a maintenance engineer to ensure the efficient operation of machinery. The role encompasses electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis, conducting planned maintenance, and continuously improving production processes. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level qualification in Electrical/Mechanical work and have a proactive attitude towards resolving issues. The position offers opportunities for development and a good benefits package including enhanced family policies and a company pension.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Enhanced family friendly policies

Training and development opportunities

Company Pension

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level Electrical / Mechanical.
• Experience with robot cells and welding cells.
• Proficient in fault diagnosis for mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous operation of machinery and perform planned maintenance.
• Diagnose and rectify breakdowns efficiently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Leadership

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

NVQ Level Electrical / Mechanical

Tools

PLC

MEWP

Job description

Who we are

Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on empowering our customers while we power and protect the world.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately , employees and manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.

Who we are looking for

The maintenance engineer will be responsible for the continuous running of equipment and machinery, responding to breakdowns and completing planned maintenance.

This role is vital to the efficiency, development and progress of manufacturing and processing industries. Working with other professionals, the maintenance engineer will support the improvements of production facilities and new installations. Reduce the incidence of costly breakdowns and develop strategies to improve overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel and production processes.

What you’ll do

• Use your specialist equipment knowledge to facilitate breakdown rectification & repair, as well as planned preventative maintenance, recording any adverse symptoms or trends.
• Rectify engineering breakdowns and offer essential technical support.
• Provide extensive electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis.
• Work as part of the engineering team to promote best practice and give continuous & sustained reliability to production.
• Be working towards and achieve agreed performance criteria as part of the departmental and site KPI’s.
• Undertake allocated and preventative maintenance work completing to the highest standards, as scheduled within given time frames, whilst maintaining accurate records of all maintenance actions.
• Respond to and assist with breakdown / emergency situations on any items of plant or equipment as necessary (possible call out).
• Use hand tools and equipment correctly and safely for carrying out maintenance activities.
• Use measuring equipment and instruments for installation or modification of plants and equipment and for calibration of plants, equipment and controls as necessary.
• Use the correct handling techniques when handling material and equipment.
• Report any malfunctions of plant or equipment.
• Maintain the work area in a clean, tidy and safe condition at all times.
• Liaise with all internal and external client departments and customers.
• Maintain all plant and equipment maintenance records up to date.
• Fitting new parts.
• Fixing faults or arranging for replacements to be installed.
• Keeping production managers informed of progress.
• Making scheduled checks on machinery and parts.
• Oiling and cleaning machinery and parts.
• Overhauling and replacing parts according to schedule.

Qualifications & Certifications needed

• Qualified to NVQ Level Electrical / Mechanical.
• Electrical th Edition.
• Experience with robot cells / welding cells.
• Plastic injection.
• Plastic extrusion.
• Press experience.
• Rolling mills.
• PLC inputs / outputs.
• MEWP.
• Time served in a mechanical and electrical discipline.
• Experienced in both mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis.
• Hydraulic and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of safe working practices.
• An understanding of engineering drawings and principles.
• The ability to work quickly and under pressure.
• The ability to manage a varied workload.
• An awareness of health and safety legislation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Be proactive and innovative whilst showing flexibility.
• Great motivation for self and others.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative.

Hours of work

• Week : Monday - Thursday : am - pm & Friday : am - pm.
• Week : Monday - Thursday : pm - pm & Friday : pm - pm.

Salary

£ per hour plus % shift allowance.

Benefits

• Free on site parking.
• days annual leave.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Free annual flu vaccination vouchers.
• Life Assurance x salary.
• Festive shutdown at Christmas.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Service and recognition awards.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Company Pension.
• Company wide bonus scheme.
• Cash health plan.
• Free home cyber security training.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted Gym Membership.

We are a Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Company overview

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.