Job Description

Position

: Factory Maintenance Officer

Location

: The Access Panel Company, Unit 5 Atkinson Way, Foxhills Industrial Estate, Scunthorpe

Contract

: Full-time, Permanent

Hours

: Core Mon-Fri, with on?call / overtime for evenings & weekends

Reports

to

: Operations / Production Director

About the role

We are a sheet?metal manufacturer producing a range of products through CNC punching/bending, press brake forming, powder coating and assembly. We're looking for a hands?on Factory Maintenance Officer to keep our critical machinery running, respond to breakdowns in real time, and build a robust planned maintenance program that minimises downtime.

Key equipment on site includes:

1 x Trumpf 5000

1 x Salvagnini S4 (linked with a P4)

2 x Safan press brakes

1 x Salvagnini B3 press brake

1 x Powder coating plant

1 x Inline conveyor wrap line

2 x Linde forklift trucks

What you'll do

- Rapid breakdown response: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and control faults; stay on task until equipment is safely back in production (including nights/weekends as required).

- Planned maintenance: Design, schedule and execute a strict preventative maintenance (PM) plan across all assets; coordinate with operators for access and downtime windows.

- Continuous improvement: Analyse failure modes and recurring faults; implement countermeasures and upgrades to improve MTBF and reduce MTTR.

- Contractor & OEM liaison: Coordinate warranty/servicing with OEMs and third parties (e.g., Trumpf, Salvagnini, Safan, finishing plant providers) and manage site permits/induction.

- Spare parts & tooling: Maintain critical spares, consumables and tooling inventory; raise purchase requests and manage reorder points to avoid stockouts.

- Compliance & safety: Lead safe systems of work including Lock?Out/Tag?Out (LOTO), PUWER inspections, guarding checks and risk assessments; maintain documentation.

- Records & CMMS: Keep accurate service, calibration and breakdown logs (preferably via a CMMS); produce availability/OEE and downtime reports.

- Facilities support: Support services such as compressors, extraction, ovens/booths, conveyors, forklifts and general site utilities.

- Training & handover: Coach operators on basic daily/weekly checks; create SOPs and quick?reference guides.

What you'll bring (Essential)

- Proven multi?skilled maintenance experience in a metal fabrication / CNC / automated manufacturing environment.

- Strong fault?finding across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

- Experience with CNC presses/press brakes/panel benders and material handling/conveyor systems.

- Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

- Demonstrable record of building and running preventative maintenance schedules.

- Competent with LOTO and safe isolation; solid understanding of PUWER.

- Comfortable working out?of?hours when required to restore production.

- Excellent communication and collaboration with production teams and OEM engineers.

Nice to have (Desirable)

- Exposure to Trumpf or Salvagnini equipment and Safan press brakes.

- Knowledge of powder coating plants/ovens, extraction and curing controls.

- PLC/HMI fault?finding (I/O tracing, basic program edits).

- 18th Edition (BS 7671) and/or Electrical Appointed Person competence.

- Experience implementing a CMMS (e.g., UpKeep, Fiix) and basic KPI reporting (MTBF, MTTR, OEE).

- Forklift maintenance knowledge and LOLER/Thorough Examination coordination.

- Fabrication/welding skills for minor jig/guard repairs.

Working pattern & pay

Core hours: Mon-Fri [e.g., 07:30-16:30].

Salary: 35-40K depending on experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays (or per policy)

Pension scheme (auto?enrolment)

Workwear/PPE provided and tool allowance (if applicable)

Training with OEMs; qualifications support

How to apply

Send your CV and a brief cover note to ryan@accesspanels.co.uk with the subject line Factory Maintenance Officer - Application. Interviews will include a practical assessment of fault?finding and PM planning.

Equal opportunities

We're an equal?opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person