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Position Purpose & Summary

To work as part of the Maintenance team as a mechanically focused technician with some multi-skilled experience.This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled maintenance team to ensure the reliable operation of the plant assets. The position will be responsible for providing mechanical expertise, carrying out repairs on plant equipment in a timely and efficient manner and ensuring equipment is safe and fit for purpose. The position holder will be responsible for safety permits where required and to provide first line supervision for all contactor activity. 
The work will involve a range of Reactive, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance as required.  You will propose improvements in maintenance Job Plans & Procedures in keeping with known standards of quality, safety and hygiene for reliable and consistent operation. Trouble shooting and problem analysis are essential skills. You will work closely with production areas so you will need to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively to ensure that daily goals are achieved. 

Principal Accountabilities

•    To provide mechanical support to the maintenance department in order to carry out repairs on all plant equipment  and associated equipment in safe, timely and efficient manner
•    Complete maintenance work orders generated by the Maintenance & Reliability Management System
•    Carry out other support maintenance  work when required 
•    Ensure all machinery and equipment on site is both mechanically and electrically safe 
•    Support and Promote Behavioural safety 
•    Work with production closely when investigating failures.
•    Generate safety permits when required and provide first line supervision to all contractor activity 
•    Provide feedback and improvement on work done  & ideas on the Maintenance & Reliability Management System

Education, Experience, Skills

Minimum  Qualifications:

• Served recognised Mechanical or Multi Skilled Apprenticeship
• HNC or equivalent qualification in maintenance engineering 
• Experience with a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preferably SAP
• Experience working with Pumps 
• Basic electrical skills 
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Committed to continuous development 
• Commitment to health and safety procedures, risk systems, permit to work procedures and condition auditing
• Good communication skills
• Experience of working in a continuous process manufacturing plant or environment
• Experience managing contractors- preferred
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing principles- preferred 
• Experience with condition monitoring technology.

Other relevant information to the position

This is a ‘day’ position (Monday to Friday) with a requirement for flexibility for plant shutdowns & breakdowns.