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Maintenance Engineer (3-shift) Part Time

Bristol, Gloucestershire
Hays
A Maintenance Engineering vacancy for a leading firm in Bristol on a 3 shift rotation earning up to £46,000

Your new company
A leading engineering firm in West Bristol is now looking to appoint a Maintenance Engineer to their team as part of their continued investment plans. This business operates a 3-shift pattern and works within a heavy engineering capacity.

Your new role
As the Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be working on a 3 shift basis with a weekly rotation through 6-2; 2-10 and 10-6 shifts. In this role, you will be expected to undertake the following tasks:

  • Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM): As a Maintenance Technician, you will personally carry out daily, weekly, and monthly PPM activities. You’ll follow the manual and manufacturer’s instructions meticulously, ensuring accurate recording in site logs.
  • Workshop Housekeeping: Responsible for maintaining a clean and organised workshop area. You’ll track and replenish consumables to support smooth operations.
  • Spare Parts Management: Your role involves sourcing suppliers and ensuring readily available spares. Critical components with longer lead times will be strategically stocked to minimise plant downtime.
  • Hands-On Guidance and Training: Assist teams with both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks related to plant and equipment. Your expertise will contribute to efficient operations at Avonmouth.
  • Plant Operation and Fault Resolution: You’ll be responsible for the continuous operation of the plant. Quickly identify and resolve faults and breakdowns to minimise disruptions.
  • Proactive Approach: Take initiative in identifying areas for improvement. Implement changes that optimise production and reduce downtime.
  • Flexibility: Be prepared to cover staff shortages and respond to call-outs for breakdowns.
  • Ad Hoc Tasks: Complete any other reasonable requests related to maintenance and operations.

What you’ll need to succeed
Industry Experience: A minimum of 5 years in heavy industry maintenance (aggregates, concrete, mining, or waste). You should be adept at fault-finding and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
Qualifications: Preferably CGLI, NVQ, BTEC, or HND qualified.
Technical Expertise:

  • Conveyor Belt Systems: Experience of changing bearings and rollers, fitting skirts.
  • Pan Mixers: Proficient in replacing arms, tips, and wear plates, as well as for gearbox repair.
  • Hydraulics: Skilled at servicing hydraulic packs, replacing ram seals, valves, and hose maintenance.
  • Pneumatics: Familiar with airline replacement, compressor servicing, and valve replacement.
  • Basic Welding and Fabrication: Ability to carry out necessary repairs and improvements.
  • Low Voltage Electrical Equipment: Capable of fault-finding and repair.

Teamwork and Leadership: Strong team player with the ability to train and motivate others in plant and machinery maintenance.
Continuous Improvement: Willingness to review processes and suggest improvements

What you’ll get in return
In this Maintenance Engineering role, you’ll earn a salary of up to £46,000. In addition to this, you’ll receive 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays).

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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