Plant Maintenance Engineer

Epson UK & I; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining and repairing critical systems, responding to machinery breakdowns, and implementing improvements to enhance safety and efficiency. You will work in a vibrant environment, tackling diverse challenges and mentoring junior staff. This opportunity offers excellent benefits, including a KPI-related bonus and a robust pension scheme. If you have a mechanical and electrical background and are ready to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

KPI-related bonus

Pension scheme up to 12% employer contributions

Life assurance up to 4x salary

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Discounted Epson products

Onsite occupational health

EAP support program

Perkbox benefits

Company sick pay

Rewards for improvement ideas

Qualifications

• Mechanical and/or electrical qualifications are desirable.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to machinery breakdowns and conduct repairs.
• Maintain and repair auxiliary systems.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical support.

Skills

Diagnosis and repair of mechanical systems

Diagnosis and repair of electrical systems

Effective communication skills

Logical fault-finding

Fitting and fabrication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Risk assessment skills

Self-time management

Education

Mechanical qualifications

Electrical qualifications

HNC or NVQ4 in engineering

IOSH/NEBOSH certifications

Job description

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Base pay range

Job Title: Plant Maintenance Engineer
Department: Plant Maintenance
Reports to: Plant Maintenance Manager

About us: Epson Telford Limited, established in 1987, operates a 24/7 manufacturing site on a 50-acre campus. We are the only European manufacturing and distribution site for ink cartridges and textile inks, shipping products to Germany for distribution across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. We prioritize quality and innovation, utilizing in-house machinery, design, and Epson 6-axis robots.

The Plant Maintenance department seeks a candidate with a mechanical and electrical background. Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager, the role offers diverse responsibilities and opportunities for improvement and change.

Hours of work:

Days: Monday to Thursday 08:15-17:15, Friday 08:15-13:15

Main job functions:

1. Respond promptly and effectively to machinery breakdowns, using logical fault-finding to identify root causes and ensure high-standard repairs.
2. Maintain, monitor, and repair critical auxiliary systems such as compressed air, vacuum, reverse osmosis, effluent, and extraction systems.
3. Collaborate with production teams during new business or line implementations to meet deadlines and ensure service requirements.
4. Propose and implement small-scale improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, 5S, productivity, or reduce costs.
5. Manage tasks from the HEAT request system, ensuring completion to a high standard and within expected timeframes.
6. Mentor junior team members.
7. Provide technical support for major projects, including layout changes, line installations, and equipment moves.
8. Complete electrical, mechanical, and fluid installations from specification to testing, ensuring safety and standards compliance.
9. Conduct basic site maintenance tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical works, HVAC, and LED replacements.
10. Respond to out-of-hours breakdowns as part of a callout rota with standby allowance.
11. Assist the PM Manager/Specialist with projects, safety systems, documentation, and procedures.

Skills required:

1. Diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.
2. Effective communication skills.
3. Ownership of tasks and self-time management.
4. Logical fault-finding and root cause analysis.
5. Fitting, fabrication, carpentry, plumbing, and drywalling skills.
6. Flexibility and adaptability to change.
7. Risk assessment and basic project management skills.

Qualifications (desirable):

1. Mechanical and/or electrical qualifications.
2. Supervisory experience.
3. IOSH/NEBOSH certifications.
4. HNC or NVQ4 in engineering.
5. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
6. RTITB Counterbalance forklift license.

Experience required (essential):

1. Previous experience in a similar role.

Experience desirable:

1. Project management, improvement projects, Kaizen activities.
2. Health & Safety activities such as auditing, risk assessment, and disaster management.

Benefits:

• KPI-related bonus
• Pension scheme up to 12% employer contributions
• Life assurance up to 4x salary
• Voluntary lifestyle benefits
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays
• Discounted Epson products and consumables
• Onsite occupational health and physiotherapy
• EAP support program
• Perkbox benefits
• Company sick pay
• Rewards for improvement ideas and projects