Maintenance Engineer

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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Newmarket
Shift: 14:00 - 22:00 / 40 hours per week / Monday to Friday
Qualifications:
Strong background in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
Proficiency in hydraulics and pneumatics.
Familiarity with various drive mechanisms, including simplex, duplex, chains, belts, gearboxes, and transmission systems.
Valid UK driving licence; experience in a heavy industrial setting is essential.
Forklift and MEWP licences are a plus but not mandatory.
Experience in in-house fabrication and maintenance, including welding (MMA, MAG, MIG), flame cutting, and plasma cutting is .
Competence in using power tools such as abrasive wheels, plasma cutters, and mag drills is desirable.Educational Requirements:
City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.Responsibilities:
Execute preventative maintenance and condition monitoring of production equipment as per schedules, ensuring accurate documentation of findings and completed tasks.
Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor and operational teams to facilitate efficient maintenance processes.
Conduct safety inspections of tools and machinery.
Diagnose and repair equipment faults safely to minimise downtime and costs.
Proactively identify potential machine failures, making recommendations to enhance reliability and performance.
Maintain comprehensive records of all maintenance activities performed.
Undertake maintenance tasks effectively and promptly, utilising appropriate methods.
Initiate machine upgrades aimed at improving lifespan, efficiency, and safety, communicating suggestions to management.
Attend mandatory training sessions when required.
Adhere to safe working practices, reporting any issues that arise and coordinating with the HS&E department for risk assessments.
Participate in identifying workplace hazards and developing effective safety systems.
Ensure compliance with the Company's Quality Management and Environmental Management Systems to minimise environmental impact and maintain product quality.Summary:
A versatile engineer working within a team to assess, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery and facilities to ensure a productive and safe operational environment
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Location:
Newmarket
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Engineering, Maintenance

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