Job Description

Wilton, Teesside, United Kingdom






Department
Maintenance Engineering
Job posted on
May 15, 2025
Employment type
Permanent
Shift maintenance technicians work as a part of a 4-person shift maintenance team whose purpose is identifying and executing fixes for emergent defects, or, in the case of tasks that are outside the capability of shift maintenance, stabilising defects with shift operations and starting preparation for day maintenance or contractors to complete the work. The team will also complete planned maintenance tasks when they are not required to respond to emergent defects. As the role covers out of hours and weekend working, the role holder must be self-motivated and have the ability to undertake their responsibilities with a high level of autonomy. They need to be able to act independently and quickly to effectively deal with reactive issues and planned work to the highest safety and quality standards. The role reports to the shift maintenance lead hand.

Safety

Drive a culture of safety first and ensure adherence to safe systems of work at all times.
Promote a culture which supports team working across the department and adjacent functions.
Always work according to an approved method statement and risk assessment and stop work if they have any concerns over safety.
Develop, create and approve task specific RAMS.
Support Lead Hand to ensure compliance with regard to Safe Operating Procedures and Sembcorp Management Procedures.
Adhere to Safe Operating Procedures and Sembcorp Management Procedures at all times.

Shift maintenance execution.

Lead reactive breakdown diagnosis and repair.
Identification and specification of maintenance work orders for reactive breakdowns.
Source technical information as required to specify work.
Identify and source the required spare parts from both internal stores and external vendors to complete repairs.
Raise purchase requisitions for external services/parts/materials as required in line with SEUK purchasing policies and procedures.
Proactively undertake planned preventative maintenance activities as per maintenance schedules, when not working on reactive breakdown tasks.
Demonstrate an in depth understanding of all Plant equipment and processes.
Take the lead in defect elimination.
Take a leading role with regard to the upkeep of the maintenance workshops, Plant and storage areas adhering to the 5S methodology.
Provide regular updates to Lead Hand/Shift Manager on status of ongoing maintenance activities.
Proficient with the computerised maintenance management system and maintenance of work records.

Other

Manage contractors on all scales of maintenance activities on shifts as required.
Generating and implementing continuous improvement ideas.
Lead on project work as requested, including installation and commissioning of new equipment, machine modifications, improvement works, etc.
Role model to less experienced team members and act as coach and mentor.
Required to stand in for Team Leader and/or Planner when required.
Any other maintenance related tasks to support business requirements

Qualification

NVQ level 3 or equivalent (Trade Specific)
IOSH Working Safely
HNC (Desirable)