Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Howmet Aerospace; Gamesley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in Service Benefit

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Free Parking

Uniform/PPE

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace UK site is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support installation, maintenance, testing and repair of plant equipment in a heavy engineering environment.

The role requires fault diagnosis, hydraulics/pneumatic skills, and the ability to plan and schedule both planned and unplanned work while adhering to health & safety standards. A recognised apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3Mechanical Engineering are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.
• Proven ability to fault find and solve hydraulic/pneumatic/cooling system issues.
• Knowledge of site-based CMMS or maintenance planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and forward scheduling of maintenance activities.
• Carry out fault diagnosis, repair and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Plan and schedule planned and unplanned work shifts as required.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies and legislation.
• Liaise with departments and monitor maintenance costs.
• Maintain and uphold site standards and procedures.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Hydraulics

Pneumatic systems

Maintenance planning

Health & safety awareness

Team player

Analytical thinking

Numerate

Education

C&G/NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Completed a recognised Apprenticeship

GCSEs - English and Maths

Tools

SHIRES maintenance system

Job description

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