PLANT ENGINEER - DOOR MANUFACTURER - NEWENT, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Unity Doors; Newent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Engineer to join their dynamic Manufacturing & Engineering team. This role involves maintaining and repairing production machinery, ensuring efficiency and reliability in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical engineering qualifications and experience with CNC/PLC systems, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a supportive work environment, along with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Up to 23 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

EAP scheme

Retail discount scheme

Discount on products

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualifications or relevant apprenticeship required.
• Experience with CNC/PLC machinery and fault finding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machinery, ensuring optimal performance.
• Train operators in basic equipment repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering qualifications

CNC / PLC production machinery experience

Electrical works knowledge

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

City & Guilds 17th Edition

Tools

CNC machinery

PLC systems

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:

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

Skills, Abilities And Characteristics:

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