Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Howmet Aerospace; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Glossop, Derbyshire, is seeking a maintenance technician to install, service and repair equipment across a heavy engineering environment. The role supports the operations team to meet targets while upholding health and safety standards.

The position operates on the PANAMA shift pattern (24/7, 12-hour shifts, days/nights on a 4-week rotation) with shift allowance. A strong background in mechanical maintenance and fault finding is essential.

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified to C&G/NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering.
• Completed a recognised Apprenticeship.
• GCSEs – A-C, including English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the development of PPM systems and the forward scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures.
• Fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance in a steel work / heavy engineering environment.
• Hydraulics/Pneumatic/Cooling Systems.
• Planning and scheduling planned and unplanned work.
• Liaise with client departments.
• Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
• Monitor maintenance costs.
• Improve production facilities.

Skills

Quality oriented

Organized

Good communicator

Team player

Analytical and numerate

Self-motivated

Safety awareness

Education

Ideally qualified to C&G/NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Completed a recognised Apprenticeship

GCSEs – A-C, including English and Maths

Tools

SHIRES maintenance system

Job description

• Locations Shepley Street, Glossop, DER, SK13 7SA, GB (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time

Responsibilities

Working Hours
The postholder is required to work such hours as are necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the role. This role will be required to work shifts as required by the Company.

The current working pattern is known as the PANAMA Shift pattern, working 24/7, 12-hour shifts, Days/Nights on a 4-week rotation.

This shift attracts a shift allowance.

Candidates applying for this role must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Main Purpose of Job
To effectively carry out the installation, maintenance, testing and repair of all equipment used within the manufacturing industry. To support the operations team to achieve their target and to maintain health & safety standards. To meet legislative requirements, meet company standards/Policy while ensuring optimum plant performance.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities
The below is meant to describe the main tasks and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties. It does not preclude the need to carry out other specific tasks from time to time as required.

• Assisting with the development of PPM systems and the forward scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures.
• Fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance in a steel work / heavy engineering environment.
• Hydraulics/Pneumatic/Cooling Systems.
• Planning and scheduling planned and unplanned work.
• Liaise with client departments.
• Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
• Monitor maintenance costs.
• Improve production facilities.

Note:This job description is a guide to the principal, current duties of the job. It does not form part of the contract of employment.

Skills

• Determined, quality orientated, organized and disciplined
• Able to uphold and maintain systems/standards
• Good communicator and listener, analytical and numerate
• Team player.
• FLT, OHC, Confined Space, Working at Height, MEWP.
• Knowledge of SHIRES electronic maintenance system or equivalent.
• Attention to detail
• Supportive for all maintenance activities

Experience

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow job instructions / processes
• A good understanding of the principles of Health & Safety at work
• Experience of mechanical engineering in a production line/foundry environment.
• Capable of operating the site based computerised planned maintenance system to monitor and record all works carried out.
• Have a proven ability of fault finding and problem solving hydraulic/pneumatic/cooling systems.
• Be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Work on a Panama shift system may be required.

Non-contractual benefits that are provided by the Company:-

• Death in Service Benefit (6 x Salary)
• Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement (Monday to Fridy - 25 Days plus Bank Holidays) – January to December. * The PANAMA shift pattern attracts a holiday entitlement of 23 days.
• Employee Reward Recognition Schemes
• Service Awards
• Employee Referral Programme
• WPA Cash Back Health Scheme – Bronze Category is Complimentary
• Annual Health Surveillance
• Mental Health First Aiders on Site
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
• Regular health initiatives including flu vaccinations
• Occupational Health Support
• Celebration Events
• Free Parking
• Uniform/PPE

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified to C&G/NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering
• Completed a recognised Apprenticeship
• GCSE’s – A-C, including English and Maths