Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Bekaert; Willington Quay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekaert is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to safeguard plant reliability across our Willington Quay site. You will reduce downtime through proactive maintenance, SMED, and continuous improvement initiatives, while ensuring health and safety and environmental compliance.

Working within a small manufacturing team, you will perform planned and reactive maintenance, set up and adjust equipment, troubleshoot PLCs, and support site projects.

Qualifications

• Educated to City & Guilds level or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Welding capabilities.
• Good understanding of PLCs and basic programming knowledge.
• Experience in small manufacturing teams and preventive maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of HSE and Quality policies in practical use.
• Experience with SMED and continuous improvement tools.
• Able to set up and adjust machines and processes.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant and machinery to reduce downtime and ensure reliability.
• Carry out process setup and SMED activities when requested.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to required standards.
• Coordinate with production supervision for smooth operation.
• Support continuous improvement projects and promote best practices.
• Promote HSE awareness and participate in audits and SOP reviews.
• Occasionally work at other Bridon/Bekaert sites.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues and fault-find PLCs as needed.

Skills

SMED

Welding

PLC fault finding

Maintenance planning

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Communication

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Programming basics

Education

City & Guilds Mech/Elec Eng

Job description

I. Purpose of the Role

Ensure plant and machinery across site are available and reliable by proactively seeking to reduce plant downtime through due diligence. To assist in the reduction of downtime, SMED, continuous improvement initiatives, health and safety and project work.

II. Roles and Responsibilities

• Principal accountabilities shall include but not be limited to:
• Work consistently within the remit of all company policies and procedures (Health and Safety, Quality, H.R. & environmental).
• Ensure full compliance to the Company's quality / environment standards (ISO 14001etc) and also any legislation applicable to our operations (HSE, waste, COSHH etc.).
• To carry out when requested Process Setup of equipment and assists in all SMED activities.
• To carry out planned maintenance to the required standard and reactive maintenance when required.
• To be able to coordinate and cooperate with production supervision on a day to day basis, to ensure the smooth running and availability of plant and equipment.
• To actively support and engage in continuous improvement projects and ensures the sustainability of these activities through promotion of best operational practices.
• Continuous promotion of best H&S practice by coordinating audits, assist in SOP reviews.
• To proactively help reduce function accident statistics.
• To carry out project works assigned to schedule.
• Continuous promotion of best practice H & S by co-ordinating audits, SOP reviews, quality, and accident/incident investigation.
• From time to time may be required to work at other Bridon sites.
• Educated to City & Guilds level or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Set up and adjust machines, processes and equipment using SMED.
• Knowledge and implementation of both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Good understanding of PLC's and the ability to fault find with basic knowledge of programming.
• Results driven, demonstrate high levels of motivation and commitment.
• Welding capabilities.
• Working within preventative maintenance schedules to keep plant running effectively.
• Experience of working effectively within small teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of doing general checks on machines.
• Sound proven practical experience of continuous improvement tools and communication skills to ensure a successful.
• Good understanding of HSE and Quality policies and their practical application.

Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

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We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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