Maintenance Technician

Trades Workforce Solutions; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is looking for a Maintenance Technician – Double Days to perform maintenance on plant and equipment. The role requires a strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and performing preventative maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have relevant apprenticeships and experience in a machine shop environment. Attention to detail and good communication skills are essential. This is a permanent position based in Poole, UK, with a commitment to quality and safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Formal apprenticeship related to the trade or equivalent experience.
• Fully skilled maintenance technician with mechanical/electrical bias.
• Practical experience in fault finding and repairs in a machine shop.

Responsibilities

• Performing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Fault finding and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Maintaining high standards of site facilities.

Skills

Fault finding in hydraulic systems

Preventative Maintenance

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

PC Literate

Education

Formal apprenticeship related to the trade

BTEC qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Position

Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Double Days

Department: Maintenance

Responsible to: Maintenance Manager

Status: Permanent

Normal Hours of Work: 37 hours per week. With additional hours as required to maintain the efficient running of the department.

Location: IMI Thompson Valves Ltd, Poole, UK.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on the plant, equipment, buildings and facilities of the site. This is a hands‑on role to maintain and improve all aspects of the operational site.

Responsibilities

• Fault find within the machine shop environment and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems as appropriate.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks on machines and equipment in line with the CMMS schedule.
• Carry out complete site maintenance for all aspects and areas of the site, maintaining a high standard of site facilities and the overall site environment/appearance.
• Conduct best practice and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement with regards to plant and equipment reliability.
• Work in a safe, tidy manner in line with Company policy.
• Perform other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.

Essential Criteria

• A formal, recognised apprenticeship related to the trade endorsed by EITB, EMTA or AMA documentation or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Fully skilled maintenance technician with either mechanical, electrical or electromechanical bias.
• Practical experience in fault finding within a machine shop environment, and the ability to repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrable understanding and application of safe working practices.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive, pro‑active, can‑do attitude and work calmly under pressure.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Committed to work to deadlines and determined to see a job through to a satisfactory conclusion.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrable desire to progress, succeed, and ability to work as part of a team or work independently.
• PC Literate.

Desirable Criteria

• Practical ability to fault find from electrical/mechanical drawings or PLC systems relating to hydraulic or pneumatic circuits.
• Training & experience in basic electrical skills.
• Knowledge of modern maintenance philosophy (TPM / PPM / RCM).
• Academic qualifications such as BTEC National (ONC / OND), BTEC Higher National (HNC or HND) or equivalent.

The IMI Way

The Maintenance Technician – Double Days encompasses the following non‑role specific obligations for which the post holder shall actively ensure that their own activities and those of all employees within the Business Unit meet. IMI Thompson Valves Ltd’s standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed in the relevant codes, standards and manuals and the Maintenance Technician – Double Days is expected to be familiar with these codes, standards and manuals and how they relate to their area of control and the wider business ensuring they are implemented.

• The IMI Way – the IMI Way is how we do business and includes our Code of Conduct, Our Mission and Values, Core Processes and Branding. IMI Thompson Valves Ltd requires the highest standards of ethics in all business dealings, in particular with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees and the authorities. It is your responsibility to adhere to the IMI Way. In this role you are also expected to promote and be an advocate of the IMI Way.
• Health, Safety and Environment Management – All employees have the duty to ensure and protect the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others and the environment. In this role you are expected to proactively manage and promote Health and Safety and Environmental Management in your area, and across the business.
• Quality Manual – Our Quality Manual is a foundation for our Quality System. At IMI Thompson Valves Ltd, we have a long history of supplying strong, safe products into demanding applications. Our reputation is based on quality, reliability and fitness for purpose. This reputation is maintained by adhering to simple rules and these are spelled out in our Quality System documentation. In this role you are expected to manage and keep up to date the Quality systems and procedures in your area, constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lean and Continuous Improvement – IMI Thompson Valves Ltd uses the principles and tools of Lean production in all areas of its business. All employees at IMI Thompson Valves Ltd have a responsibility to implement Lean and to continuously improve the area in which they work. In this role you are expected to proactively promote Lean in your area and support the improvement plan across the business.
• Terms and Conditions of Employment – The General Site Rules and Etiquette Standard Operating Procedure (SOP GRP-HR11-577), along with a written statement giving details of personal conditions of employment (‘employment contract’), makes up the terms and conditions of employment. It is important to read and understand this SOP and keep informed about changes, which may be announced. Ignorance of any items contained within Terms and Conditions of Employment will not be accepted as a valid reason for breaking a Company rule, policy or procedure.
• Site Security – Security of our site is of the utmost importance and this role will be responsible for ensuring the securing of their area in terms of setting alarms, shutting and locking doors, windows and shutters when the last person has left the area.
• IMI Leader Behaviours – employees are required to demonstrate the behaviours required to succeed as identified in the IMI Way; copy attached, as well as promote and be an advocate for the behaviours attached.