Mechanical Maintenance Lead – Day Shift & Development

Knauf; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Holiday Pay

Group Income Protection

Pension scheme

Staff Bonus Scheme

Career Progression Routes

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

On site gyms

Car salary sacrifice

Cycle to work

On site car charging points

Job summary

Knauf Insulation in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Craftsman (Days) to maximise plant reliability and keep processes running smoothly. You will oversee mechanical maintenance across the plant, coordinate activities, mentor apprentices, and work closely with managers to optimize equipment availability.

The role offers a structured day shift (Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00) in a busy engineering environment with safety at the core and opportunities for progression within Knauf's global manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• Experience of mechanical maintenance in a heavy, continuous manufacturing process.
• Time served apprentice or ONC / HNC qualifications.
• Multi-skill trained with knowledge of Pneumatics, Hydraulic and Sub-Assembly builds.
• Willingness to develop, guide and mentor those around you including apprentices.
• Proven effective management and communication skills
• Preferably knowledge of SAP PM

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all Mechanical Maintenance activities in providing a continuous 24 hour maintenance service for all process and ancillary support equipment and services, in order to maximize area Plant availability and Production capability.
• Co-ordinate the maintenance activities within a specified area of the plant
• Work in close liaison with managers.
• Train, guide and develop the team, with a specific eye on apprentice development
• Allocate parts and prioritise work to maximize effectiveness of engineering resources.
• Assists Engineering Manager in the control of outside contractors introduced into the area (e.g. dropshifts, development projects, major repair projects), to meet specific work requirements.
• Responsible for regular testing and maintenance of all Mechanical services and associated standby equipment providing Process and Plant Protection.
• Improve the net operating efficiency of the designated area of the plant.
• Proactive approach to spare part asset management.
• Enforce safe working practices to ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner. Provide and maintain a safe working environment.
• Responsible for the implementation and development of mechanical maintenance routines for the designated areas.
• Ensure that spare parts are correctly stocked and appropriate.
• Generate and implement (where applicable) innovations in the area.
• Engage in plant C.I Activities

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Multi-skill trained

Mentor apprentices

Communication skills

Education

ONC / HNC qualifications

Time served apprentice

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Knauf Insulation in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Craftsman (Days) to maximise plant reliability and keep processes running smoothly. You will oversee mechanical maintenance across the plant, coordinate activities, mentor apprentices, and work closely with managers to optimize equipment availability.

The role offers a structured day shift (Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00) in a busy engineering environment with safety at the core and opportunities for progression within Knauf's global manufacturing network.