Plant Maintenance Engineer/Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment pre-delivery inspections completed.

• Equipment service, diagnosis, repair and/or test completed as scheduled to departmental and Company standards.

• Continue to meet performance targets.

• Diagnose faults and diligently undertake all core and other trade works, as instructed, ensuring that the quality of work meets the highest standards and that targets are achieved.

• Cost up customers repair for parts and labour to be included in admin quotes.

• Ensure general workshop tidiness.

• Maintain tools, plant, and equipment while ensuring general workshop tidiness.

• Ensure the general security of tools, plant, and equipment and of workshop areas.

• Set up and operate equipment following manufacturers’ guidelines and/or procedures.

• Carry out precision measuring/testing of equipment following clear set procedures.

• Provide standard guidance and advice to apprentices through on-the-job training.

• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken including job tickets and timesheets and other required paperwork.

• Responsible for any assigned vehicle's maintenance checks on a daily basis, reporting defects or similar to the line manager as soon as possible.

• Must be available and responsible for emergency calls during working hours for any work as instructed.

*May be required to carry out additional tasks which are appropriate to the post.

Required Skills & Experience

• Vocational qualification, e.g., HND/HNC, City & Guilds and/or SVQ Level 3 in relevant subject (or equivalent).

• Air compressor experience.

• Pressure washer experience would be an advantage.

• Good mechanical and technical knowledge and understanding.

• Have a current valid driving licence.

• Working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment, and processes.

• Good understanding of relevant regulations and procedures including Health and Safety requirements.

• The ability to work on their own and make decisions relevant to the successful outcome and conclusion of the equipment servicing, repair, and test processes.

• Be I.T. literate and have good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to respond positively to new challenges and change.