Maintenance Engineer

Purpose

The purpose of this role would be to carry out planned, preventative and routine maintenance to ensure the smooth running of a range of equipment and machinery on site at SEM. In addition, this role has the responsibility for responding to breakdowns; and carrying out necessary repairs as well as assisting with the installation of new equipment.

The role will also cover the building and facilities, working with external contractors to ensure plant and equipment is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative maintenance on a full range of machine shop and assembly line equipment including PC, PLC and CNC controlled machines.
• React quickly to faults and breakdowns, communicating clearly with affected parties and working efficiently to fix the issue.
• Use Root Cause Analysis principles, work to find the underlying cause of faults and support continuous improvement initiatives by learning from breakdowns and providing feedback and suggestions for improvement to the equipment and processes.
• Carry out routine servicing and quality inspections on the machine shop CNC machinery and assembly equipment including PC, PLC controlled machines; refurbishing or ordering and fitting new parts where necessary to ensure that equipment remains in good working order.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to support the improvement of site facilities such as, but not limited to, electrical supplies, airlines, water supply, etc.
• Carry out installations, modifications, upgrades and repairs on factory infrastructure items such as, but not limited to, compressed airlines and fittings, electric sockets, lights, network cabling, etc.
• Work to maintain and develop TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), embedding the culture into the organisation and ensuring the approach is supported by appropriate documentation; maintain a routine maintenance schedule in accordance with KPIs and set objectives.
• Foster good interdepartmental working relationships, encouraging the exchange of information and sharing of expertise between areas; liaise with contractors, suppliers and other service providers as and when required.
• Control and safely store maintenance tools and equipment in an organised manner (in conjunction with 6S guidelines).
• Provide guidance and training to team members to share knowledge and expertise and support the development of skills of others.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and benchmarking best practice.

Qualifications

• A strong electrical bias with mechanical skills and an understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience of working within a similar role in a manufacturing environment with proven exposure to PC, PLC and CNC machinery.
• Experience of working within facilities maintenance with exposure to HVAC, lighting and compressors as well as general building maintenance.
• A strong awareness of and full commitment to the adherence of health and safety guidelines.
• The ability to collaborate and work as part of a team; actively listens to others.
• The confidence to make decisions; approaches challenges with a positive mindset.
• A hands‑on, efficient and well‑organised approach.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• A proactive, pragmatic and flexible approach with the ability to work on one’s own initiative.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks; can reprioritise while continuing to manage expectations.
• The ability to operate and thrive within a fast‑paced environment while working well under pressure.
• PLC fault‑finding and diagnostics experience with the ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings and schemes.
• Apprenticeship service in Engineering or a City &‑Guilds qualification in an Engineering‑related field (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable).

What SEM can offer you

• A competitive reward package.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• 25 days holiday per annum plus eight bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Innovation incentives.
• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised staff restaurant.
• Social and seasonal incentives.
• Early finish on a Friday.

Hours you would work

Monday to Thursday, 7.30am-4.15pm. Friday, 7.30am-12.30pm. Work out of these hours may be required.

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