PLANT ENGINEER - DOOR MANUFACTURER - NEWENT, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

TN United Kingdom; Newent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Plant Engineer to join their dynamic Manufacturing & Engineering team in Newent. This role involves maintaining and repairing production machinery, particularly CNC equipment, while ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical engineering qualifications and experience in a manufacturing setting. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the company's success. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and personal commitment, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Up to 23 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

EAP scheme

Retail discount scheme

Discount on products

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualifications or time worked apprenticeship required.
• Experience with CNC/PLC production machinery and repair knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks focusing on continuous improvement and problem prevention.
• Maintain equipment and perform repairs promptly and effectively.

Skills

Mechanical engineering qualifications

CNC/PLC production machinery experience

Electrical works understanding

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Time worked apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machinery

PLC systems

Job description

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PLANT ENGINEER - DOOR MANUFACTURER - NEWENT, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, Newent

Client:

Unity Doors Ltd

Location:

Newent, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

8735f5c161f4

Job Views:

3

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Unity Doors is a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of composite and timber doorsets and accessories. We are recruiting for a Plant Engineer to join our Manufacturing & Engineering team based at our head office in Newent, Gloucestershire.

Location: Based at Head Office in Newent, Gloucestershire

Hours of work: 40 hours per week - 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (Some flexibility required dependent on needs of business)

Salary: Dependent on experience – Up to £45k per annum

Benefits: Up to 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, life assurance, EAP scheme, retail discount scheme, discount on products

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs regular / routine tasks focusing on continuous improvement and the prevention / elimination of problem reoccurrence
• Maintains assigned equipment in good operating order by:
  • Performing TPM activities as and when required, including cleaning, checking, adjusting, and testing, according to equipment checklists
  • Make repairs to equipment promptly and effectively as required
  • Maintains accurate TPM records
  • Prepared and able to train operators in basic equipment repairs / maintenance
• Able to operate production machinery especially CNC for the purpose of set-up, adjustment or fault finding
• Source and liaise with 3rd party contractors to complete statutory or complex maintenance / repairs
• Ongoing repair work on skin stillages and managing the rotation with Production / Mitras
• Comfortable working in a “start-up” environment as and when new equipment is introduced
• Maybe required to do basic building maintenance or repair work in all areas of the plant
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area using the 5S (or similar) techniques and follows all safety and works regulations
• Works closely with Production Management team and Project Engineer on improvements and ad-hoc activities
• Providing engineering support at the JCK Joinery site in Leicester, as and when required.

Skills, abilities and characteristics:

• Mechanical engineering qualifications or time worked apprenticeship
• Previous experience of working on CNC / PLC production machinery and knowledge of repair / fault finding
• Understanding of electrical works or relevant qualifications – City & Guilds 17th Edition level and PAT Testing, desirable
• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing / production environment, preferably working with high volume and bespoke products
• Team player and willingness to get the job done
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
• Driven, passionate and committed to ensuring personal and company success