Job Description

Hydralectric has built an international reputation as a specialist supplier of flexible hoses used in delivery of water and management controls systems. Over 35 years the company has established a solid commercial platform with market leading customers. This is an opportunity to join a progressive Company that has ambition and does not want to stand still!

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To provide preventative maintenance of equipment, machines, jigs and fixtures across Production and Warehouse area. Ensure Health & Safety concerns are prioritised, and equipment availability is maximised.

Respond to non-planned breakdown in timely manner ensuring all repairs, engineering works are done promptly, efficiently and to the correct standard to minimise down time.

Support Production with machine settings and provide training to ensure Production retain flexibility to plan production according to demand structure.

Provide support in process diagnostics and Development trials to identify risks with product integrity and opportunities to make efficiency gains.

Provide regular updates to Technical Director with concerns on equipment sustainability and or concerns with safety, raise opportunities for efficiency improvements.

KEY ACTIVITIES:

Maintaining a log of machine service intervention history and planned maintenance including inspection schedules.

Machine servicing and repairs in accordance with preventative maintenance schedule.

Maintain a log of spares sourcing and usage history, maintain min stock levels on consumables and high usage parts.

Immediate response to unplanned failure of equipment breakdown.

Provide support with new product production trials and provide feedback on any identified issues to be resolved before launch.

Managing external contractors to ensure servicing and repairs are completed on time and in accordance with any statutory demands for certification.

Plan and agree setting changes when involved around Production demand ensuring minimum disruption to production demands.

Contribute to departmental improvements that maximise efficiency of systems within the scope of ISO Quality Management System.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

Self-Starter, enthusiastic and flexible. Ability to engage and build effective working relationships with colleagues. Analytical approach to fault finding and problem solving.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Industrial Electrical Maintenance, PLC Fault Finding. Pneumatic and electro-pneumatic systems maintenance and fault finding. Machine shop practices in use of drills and lathes. Reading Mechanical and Electrical Drawings IT Literate, proficient use of word, excel and internet. National Diploma in Engineering will be desirable. Minimum 2 year experience in maintenance role.
The right candidate will be looking to increase their knowledge base in a multi-disciplined environment, proactively support the business objectives for investment in automations to drive efficiencies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Role will require travel to Kent - are you willing to travel?
Experience:

Maintenance: 2 years (required) Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Industrial Electrical Maintenance (required) PLC Fault Finding (required) Diploma in Engineering (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person