Stoneblower Day Maintainer - (Romford - Colchester)

Harsco Rail; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated maintenance engineer to ensure the optimal performance of their Stoneblower Fleet. This role involves carrying out scheduled maintenance, repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems, alongside a recognized engineering qualification. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and attention to detail, while contributing to critical operations in the rail sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment and make a real impact on the efficiency of rail maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems is essential.
• A time served apprenticeship or recognized qualification in engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance and repairs on the Stoneblower Fleet.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures during maintenance.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Electronic fault finding

IT literacy

Calibration of rail plant

Competency in maintenance standards

Education

Time served apprenticeship in engineering

Recognised qualification as mechanical/electrical/maintenance engineer

Tools

Microsoft systems

Job description

Company Description

Harsco Corporation is a market-leading, global provider of environmental solutions for industrial, retail and medical waste streams, and innovative equipment and technology for the rail sector. We have an unrivalled breadth of experience across the globe and an impressive reputation stretching back more than a century. Based in Camp Hill, PA, with more than 13,000 employees, the company operates in more than 30 countries.

About Harsco GSC

Harsco GSC handles a wide range of services, finance and accounting shared services, global HR shared services, providing IT Service and helpdesk support and market research support to Harsco globally. We have been operating since 2008 and serving 30+ countries.

Job Description
JOB PURPOSE

• Carry out scheduled maintenance and repairs on the Stoneblower Fleet
• Maximise machine availability

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Complete machine VMI in a timely manner
• Servicing and minor repairs completed within required timeframe
• Performance of machine following daily maintenance
• Condition of machine
• Timely ordering of parts/equipment
• 5S within depot
• Complete administration tasks in a timely manner
• Submission of completed maintenance documentation
• Quality of maintenance documentation

Qualifications
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES
Competency
Qualifications & Experience

• Is likely to be time served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline, or preferred recognised qualification as a mechanical/electrical/maintenance engineer

Technical Skills

Knowledge & understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, electronic fault finding & repair.

• IT literate including basic knowledge of Microsoft systems
• Calibration & understanding of rail plant operating
• Competent in current maintenance standards

Behaviours

• Able to develop working relationships internally and externally
• Adheres to deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Time management

Responsibilities & Duties

• Report any defects found on machine & carry out repairs within required competency level for the role or under instruction from field service engineer or supervisor
• Ensure planned maintenance duties are completed in line with company policies & procedures & work instructions
• Ensure working environment is maintained as required by 5S
• Inform supervisor of any issues/problems in a timely manner, which are outside your remit of control
• Operate machine for maintenance purposes, as required
• Ensure regularly updated & compliant with company policies & procedures
• Awareness of company communication via notice boards
• Be responsible for the care of company assets
• To undertake training as required
• Ensure compliance with competence assessment systems
• Comply with the Company Code of Conduct

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work
• Comply with all Statutory and Company Policies, Procedures and Standards
• Inform your line manager, supervisor or health and safety representative of any unsafe occurrences
• Implement and comply with company standards and procedures relevant to the undertaking of Stoneblower Maintenance
• Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent
• To comply with Risk Assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer
• Co-operate with your employer on health, safety and environment
• Make safe any unsafe conditions where practical and challenge unsafe work practices
• Report all, and assist with investigating relevant accidents, incidents, and near misses
• Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer.