Your new company
A leading engineering firm in West Bristol is now looking to appoint a Maintenance Engineer to their team as part of their continued investment plans. This business operates a 3-shift pattern and works within a heavy engineering capacity.

Your new role
As the Maintenance Engineer, you'll be working on a 3 shift basis with a weekly rotation through 6-2; 2-10 and 10-6 shifts. In this role, you will be expected to undertake the following tasks:

• Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM): As a Maintenance Technician, you will personally carry out daily, weekly, and monthly PPM activities. You’ll follow the manual and manufacturer’s instructions meticulously, ensuring accurate recording in site logs.

• Workshop Housekeeping: Responsible for maintaining a clean and organised workshop area. You’ll track and replenish consumables to support smooth operations.

• Spare Parts Management: Your role involves sourcing suppliers and ensuring readily available spares. Critical components with longer lead times will be strategically stocked to minimise plant downtime.

• Hands-On Guidance and Training: Assist teams with both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks related to plant and equipment. Your expertise will contribute to efficient operations at Avonmouth.

• Plant Operation and Fault Resolution: You’ll be responsible for the continuous operation of the plant. Quickly identify and resolve faults and breakdowns to minimise disruptions.

• Proactive Approach: Take initiative in identifying areas for improvement. Implement changes that optimise production and reduce downtime.

• Flexibility: Be prepared to cover staff shortages and respond to call-outs for breakdowns.

• Ad Hoc Tasks: Complete any other reasonable requests related to maintenance and operations.

What you'll need to succeed

• Industry Experience: A minimum of 5 years in heavy industry maintenance (aggregates, concrete, mining, or waste). You should be adept at fault-finding and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.

• Qualifications: Preferably CGLI, NVQ, BTEC, or HND qualified.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Conveyor Belt Systems: Experience of changing bearings and rollers, fitting skirts.

  • Pan Mixers: Proficient in replacing arms, tips, and wear plates, as well as for gearbox repair.

  • Hydraulics: Skilled at servicing hydraulic packs, replacing ram seals, valves, and hose maintenance.

  • Pneumatics: Familiar with airline replacement, compressor servicing, and valve replacement.

  • Basic Welding and Fabrication: Ability to carry out necessary repairs and improvements.

  • Low Voltage Electrical Equipment: Capable of fault-finding and repair.

• Teamwork and Leadership: Strong team player with the ability to train and motivate others in plant and machinery maintenance.

• Continuous Improvement: Willingness to review processes and suggest improvements

What you'll get in return
In this Maintenance Engineering role, you'll earn a salary of up to £46,000. In addition to this, you'll receive 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays).

What you need to do now
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