Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical

About the Company:

Part of Hill and Smith Holdings Plc, based in Middlesbrough, Lionweld Kennedy are the recognised UK’s leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions in Steel or GRP. We have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.

Why work for us:

We are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide. We are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.

The Person:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Well organised and punctual
• Excellent people/communication skills
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and a keenness for professional self-development
• A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects.

Position Description:

Reporting to the maintenance Manager, the maintenance engineer is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all the plant, equipment and building facilities at the Marsh Road site. As a mechanical and electrical engineer working as a team to ensure maximum equipment availability. This responsibility includes the planning, prioritisation, co-ordination, and action of all tasks required for the repair and maintenance of equipment in terms of cost , quality, time management in a safe environment.

Responsibilities:

• To perform craft maintenance tasks in accordance with job instructions and all general maintenance on site.
• Respond to breakdowns
• Responsible for diagnosing and repairing all faults on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure that objectives are achieved in an effective and safe manner.
• To follow both written and verbal instructions explicitly to ensure the safe completion of allocated tasks.
• Duties will include the maintenance of factory equipment to include CNC machinery
• A knowledge of welding and fabricating techniques would be useful
• Promote equipment improvement and efficiency savings
• Machining experience requirements include cutting, milling, turning, surface grinding and general workshop machine tools.
• Duties will include day-to-day mechanical fault-finding and rectification, planned preventative maintenance activities, process improvements and update associated documentation
• Be familiar with Lean Manufacturing techniques, 5S, 8D, PDCA
• Ideal candidates will have come from a manufacturing, maintenance or Engineering background and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Have completed a time served Apprenticeship with machine tool experience in a mechanical and/or electrical environment
• Demonstrate hands on ability in hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical diagnostics
• Must be able to work to specific deadlines, which may involve working over and above the contracted hours as & when required.
• Maintain safe working conditions in a good housekeeping environment
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential
• Maintain the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• The successful candidate should be a team player with a successful track record in continuous improvement
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential

Position: Full Time with an immediate start

Hours of work: Mon- Thursday 7.30am – 4.00pm, Friday 7:30am – 3.00pm

Salary: TBD

Qualifications: Have completed a time served Apprenticeship with machine tool experience in a mechanical and/or electrical environment

Holidays: Full time – 25 days per year (Holiday year Jan – Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.

Life Insurance: 3 times basic salary whilst in employment

Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April – Age related up to max 6.5%.

Hill and Smith Share options scheme: When available and if applicable.

Employee Assistance Programme: Free to employees (Lifeworks)

Employee Engagement Platform offering discounts – (Rewards Gateway)

Free on-site parking.

Close proximity to Town Centre, bus & train stations

We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.