Maintenance Engineer - M&E Systems & Continuous Improvement

Polypipe Building Services; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Sharesave

Free on-site parking

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Staff discount

Job summary

Polypipe Building Services seeks an experienced engineer to maintain and improve all mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and services across the business. You will prioritise workload with the Engineering Manager to ensure production needs are met.

Based at Aylesford, the role requires strong diagnostic skills, planning and coordination of drawings and parts, and coaching apprentices. You will promote 6S and health and safety while delivering cost-effective technical solutions and

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills for breakdowns and planned work.
• Ability to plan and coordinate drawings, parts ordering and cross-functional tasks.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, electrical, fabrication, welding, machining or filtration.
• Experience using company systems to log data and KPI inputs.
• Project management experience and ability to coach apprentices.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise workload with Engineering Manager to meet production needs.
• Coordinate repairs to maximise machine availability.
• Advise on technical solutions to reduce onsite costs.
• Implement continuous improvement programs (e.g., 6S).
• Mentor apprentices and share knowledge with new starters.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning & coordination

Specialist knowledge areas

IFS / company systems

Project management

Mentoring apprentices

Tools

IFS

Job description

Polypipe Building Services seeks an experienced engineer to maintain and improve all mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and services across the business. You will prioritise workload with the Engineering Manager to ensure production needs are met.

Based at Aylesford, the role requires strong diagnostic skills, planning and coordination of drawings and parts, and coaching apprentices. You will promote 6S and health and safety while delivering cost-effective technical solutions and