Multi Skilled Engineer

Bekaert; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in steel wire solutions is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for their Bradford site. The ideal candidate will oversee electrical and mechanical maintenance, comply with safety protocols, and engage in continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires at least 3 years of experience in production maintenance, proficiency in fault finding on control systems, and NVQ Level 3 qualification. Join us to help create safer and more efficient processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a production maintenance environment.
• Completion of a time-served electrical apprenticeship.
• Proficiency in fault finding on PLCs and AC/DC motors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Planned Preventative Maintenance systems.
• Provide reactive breakdown support and conduct site facility repairs.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

Fault finding on control systems

Familiarity with pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Analytical problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Becoming the Maintenance Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical

We are seeking an electrically biased multi-skilled Engineer to oversee the Electrical and Mechanical maintenance of our plant at the Bradford site. This role entails ensuring compliance with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems, offering reactive breakdown support, conducting site facility repairs, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and engaging in project work.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Execute all activities safely and professionally, adhering to legislative and company Health and Safety policies/procedures.
• Strive to attain departmental targets related to Health and Safety and aim for continuous improvement in accident reduction.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance, Reactive repairs, and statutory checks on electrical and mechanical systems, working collaboratively within the Maintenance Team to minimize machinery downtime.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with a cross-discipline team to identify and implement permanent solutions to faults.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects to enhance safety standards, quality, and machine availability.
• Undertake repairs on site facilities as necessary to maintain standards.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to document work completed, and minimize fault occurrences.

Skills

• Proficiency in fault finding on various control systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), AC/DC motors, Drives/frequency inverters, and relay logic.
• Familiarity with pneumatic & hydraulic systems.
• Completion of a time-served electrical apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Analytical, logical, and methodical approach to problem-solving.

Previous Experience

Minimum of 3 years\' experience in a production maintenance environment with a multi-skilled approach.

Qualifications and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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! At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. 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.