Our client, an established engineering firm based in East Kent, is currently looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer on a 6 month contract.

Reporting to the Operations Maintenance Value Stream Manager, the role will fit within the Operations Maintenance team providing electro-mechanical expertise to the facilities, to ensure at all times the manufacturing processes are capable and available.

You will have a responsibility for initiating and engaging in improvement activity. Working proactively to maintain and repair equipment across multiple areas of the factory. Maintaining process capability and reliability to achieve optimum availability of machinery, equipment, related plant and services.

Note: This function requires supporting the business through a controlled “Call Out Policy” ensuring cover during out of hours in the event of breakdown and emergency.

Duties and Responsibilities

To critically manage authority for all electro/mechanical services i.e. Heating and Ventilation, pneumatic distribution, test fluids (Diesel, Lube Oil, Ethyl Glycol, and test fluid waste), natural gas and material handling equipment.
To facility fire safety and Danger Management System implementation including being part of the site Emergency Team.
To undertake environmental systems control and prevention programs that deliver consistent cost reductions in maintenance costs.
To assist the Engineer – Operations Maintenance in the compilation of factory audit reports (BSI) and scheduled and PP maintenance programs.
Development and implementation of safety systems for all Operations Maintenance activities.
To provide input to annual capital planning process through both the TPM schedule and improvement projects.
Continuously monitor and record equipment downtime using the BMSystem and Maximo
Implementation of backup processes as required to maintain process, proactively engaging the team in improvement activities that deliver improved performance.
Ensure fast effective response to requests for maintenance resource and timely Maximo feedback is entered by the team an all attended issues.
To support Operations to achieve their goals and objectives by coaching, counselling and providing technical assistance to all issues as defined by the Engineer – Operations Maintenance.
To be the point of contact with supplier or contractor when providing equipment or services which are not available within the CPGK manufacturing facility, managing them whilst on site to ensure adherence to safe systems of work, quality standards, and delivery deadlines.
To assess existing equipment and determine any new equipment or tooling requirements and that are available to support the facility requirements.
To be responsible of the Lifting Equipment Register, keeping it accurate and up to date.
To be responsible for the Critical Spare List, keeping it accurate and up to date.
To conduct regular checks on Diesel, Lube Oil, Ethyl Glycol, Test fluid waste.
To complete risk assessments for own tasks and that of contractors on site.
To manage daily priorisation of maintenance ticket requests and maintain accurate accounting of progress/completion.
To work within current Health and Safety legislation, published standards and codes and the Company’s health and safety policies, procedures and rules.
Be participative with all company improvement initiatives e.g. Continuous Improvement for a leaner working processes and practices.
Be an active team player and be able to work within a larger team structure.
Must be flexible in working with other Performance Cell functions if required e.g. Materials, Test, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering.
Make judgements and work on own initiative within agreed guidelines of work instructions and Cummins quality standards.
Be active in assisting the working area in maintaining a safe, clean, efficient working area as defined under 5S.
Be supportive by sharing knowledge with colleagues in support of achieving best practice.

Person Specification

Experience in using Microsoft office suite packages plus Mapics
Experience in working within a manufacturing environment in an Operations Maintenance context with knowledge of LV/HV, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), electrical & gas awareness, H&S DuPont STOP, risk assessment and 17th edition electrical regulations
Experience of design, commission & installation projects
Experience of preventative maintenance
Experience of delivering results against targets is essential preferably in a Operations Maintenance capacity in a manufacturing environment.
Recognised Qualifications:- Desirable
GSCE, O Level or CSE In English, Maths & Technology subject
Or National Vocational Qualification Level 2,3 or 4 in Performing Manufacturing Operations; Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering; Process Engineering Maintenance
Or City & Guilds (2391) Testing & Certification of Installations
City & Guilds (2382) 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
Or Time served apprenticeship within a manufacturing environment with demonstrable proven relevant experience in a Operations Maintenance context.

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