Production Maintenance Engineer

Quattro RS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Northampton is looking for a Production Maintenance Engineer. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability of various machines, including PU and pleating machines, by managing maintenance schedules, troubleshooting issues, and adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented team players with practical experience in a similar field. The position offers a Monday to Friday working schedule with shifts from 6am to 2.30pm or 8am to 4.30pm.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but practical experience is crucial.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose and repair various machinery issues.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Manage spare parts inventory and control costs.
• Collaborate with production supervisors on maintenance plans.
• Prepare reports on maintenance activities and equipment status.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Resourceful

Team Player

Self-Motivated

Adaptable

Job description

Production Maintenance Engineer

Specialising in PU, Pleating, Spray Glue, and Powder Coating Machines.

Overview

Our client is a dynamic manufacturing company and an opportunity to join them as a Production Maintenance Engineer has now become available. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, efficiency and operation of all machinery processes. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Production Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing scheduled and general maintenance, troubleshooting and improving various machines within the production area, including PU machines, pleating machines, spray glue machines, and powder coating machines.

Responsibilities

• Preventive/Planned Maintenance: Develop, plan and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all assigned machines to minimise downtime and extend equipment lifespan improving the reliability of the machines. Document all maintenance activities and maintain accurate records for compliance and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Quickly diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on PU machines, pleating machines, spray glue machines, and powder coating lines. Execute timely repairs and adjustments to restore optimal function.
• Safety & Compliance: Following strict health, safety, and environmental regulations. Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments and participate in root-cause analysis for incidents and near-misses. Enforce site-wide ISO45001 compliance and local risk assessments.
• Inventory and Cost Management: Monitor and manage spare parts inventory for all assigned equipment. Work closely with procurement to ensure essential parts are stocked and reorder points are maintained. Track and control spend on spares and external contractor services.
• Collaboration: Liaise with production supervisors to align maintenance plans to minimise disruptions to the operation.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on maintenance activities, equipment status, and improvement initiatives for management review.

Qualifications

• No qualifications required for this role, but practical evidence of your experience and understanding will be crucial within the recruitment process.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous approach to identifying faults, documenting maintenance, and following safety procedures.
• Resourceful: Ability to think creatively and leverage available resources to resolve technical challenges promptly.
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate across departments and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Self-Motivated: Proactive in planning maintenance and pursuing continuous improvement projects.
• Adaptable: Comfortable working with a wide range of machines and technologies, and eager to learn new skills as required.

Working Schedule

• Two shifts are in place: 6am to 2.30pm and 8am to 4.30pm
• Monday to Friday