Maintenance Engineer
Basildon
Competitive Package on Offer
Our client, Walker Group provides advanced high-precision manufacturing services from centres of excellence located in the UK and Poland. They are expanding their workforce and have an exciting opportunity to join the Basildon team as a Maintenance Engineer.
As Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment and processes that allow the business to run efficiently. Identifying potential problems early before they cause failures.
Maintenance Engineer Key Responsibilities
- General maintenance for site & facility
- Machine repair covering Makino/Mazak/Matsuura/Okuma
- Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) to cover all machining centres
- Running machine capability studies
- Arranging and management of repairs/machine breakdown with contractors
- Planning and scheduling machine servicing
- Planning and scheduling calibration for inspection electronic measuring equipment
- LOLER safety equipment checks on all lifting equipment
- Raising purchase orders and negotiating price
- Budget management
Skills and attributes required:
- Experience of Engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Good machine repair knowledge
- Experience and skills in set-up of precision assemblies, the use of machine tools, fault finding and problem solving
- Geometric checks on work centres (desirable)
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible approach to duties and tasks
- Can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work well within a team environment
- Good problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office
This is an excellent time to join a business that is driving change for growth. New leaders on board and new talent being added. Apply now to be considered.