The Maintenance Engineer plays a vital role in our operations, working independently within the Production Team, this position is responsible for conducting both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance to ensure the ongoing reliability and efficiency of AL-KO plant and equipment. In addition, the Maintenance Engineer will oversee facilities maintenance across our multiple Southam sites, managing any required support from external contractors to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
Duties
Facility Management of Southam locations, (security, safety, environmental & key holder requirements etc)
Organise, liaise with and manage all contractors on AL-KO Southam sites
Carryout routine building maintenance where possible, ensuring safety compliance
Liaise with production on a daily basis to minimize the impact of plant breakdowns
Work with Production to schedule planned preventative maintenance on plant equipment, ensuring scheduled maintenance has negligible impact on production
Record keeping and document creation of all works ensuring compliance withISO9001/Safety systems (e.g. Power Press Regulations)
Assist production in identifying any specialist tools/equipment required ensuring compliance with current legislation (e.g. jigs, fixtures, etc)
Responsible person for tool changing e.g. Power Press
Determine/control spares stock levels
Manufacture and maintain manufacturing aids as specified, when required
Undertake rework operations required on product e.g. chassis members, T-Poles, etc. (this may include welding) when necessary
Manage the calibration of all necessary equipment
Conduct basic machine shop practical training of others when required
Supervise any users of tool room plant and equipment to ensure safe use
Maintain housekeeping in appropriate work areas
Maintain the asset register, ensuring all new plant is captured
Complete PAT testing
Complete any necessary H&S audits
Support with the creation of risk assessments
Attend Operations meetings, providing updates on maintenance activity
Keep up to date with H&S legislation and act as a representative on the internal H&S Committee
Make recommendations for continuous improvement activities
Qualifications
Ideally you will be a time-served Engineer, having achieved a Level 3 apprenticeship/BTEC in Engineering or equivalent
You will have practical experience of tuning and the use of general machine shop equipment
Demonstrable experience of safety knowledge and its application
You will have the ability to read engineering drawings
Good knowledge and understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic circuitry
The ability to work as part of a team, whilst also working autonomously
You will be a problem solver, with excellent fault finding skills
An assertive, optimistic, resilient individual who thrives under pressure
The ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing priorities
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be comfortable collaborating with others
Good stakeholder management
Flexible approach to work (hours and tasks)
Good knowledge of MS office
Clean driving license
If you held a recognised qualification in any of the following, it would be advantageous, however, not essential: FLT license, have the ability to provide Electrical maintenance/installation, Mig welding, Crane operation (including slinging)