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Junior Maintenance Engineer


Junior Maintenance Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Maintenance Engineer at a manufacturing company based in Waldron, East Sussex.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and be eager to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while supporting machine breakdowns and planned maintenance activities.

Working hours: 8am 4pm with a half-hour lunch break and two 10-minute breaks per day.

Salary: GBP25,000 - GBP27,000

Location: Waldron, East Sussex (own transport essential due to location)

Responsibilities:
  • Shadowing Production Manager: Work closely with the Production Manager to shadow their activities and gain insights into maintenance leadership responsibilities and best practices.
  • Supporting Production Manager : Assist the Production Manager in coordinating maintenance activities, prioritising tasks, and ensuring the efficient deployment of resources.
  • Machine Breakdown Support: Provide timely support for machine breakdowns to minimise downtime and ensure the smooth operation of production processes.
  • Mechanical Repairs and Maintenance: Execute mechanical repairs and maintenance tasks on production machinery and equipment to maintain optimal performance levels.
  • Reactive, Preventative, and Planned Maintenance: Participate in reactive maintenance activities to address immediate issues, as well as perform preventative and planned maintenance tasks to prevent future breakdowns and enhance equipment reliability.
  • Regular Inspections: Conduct regular inspections on production machinery and equipment to identify potential faults or areas for improvement.
  • Maintenance Records: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance activities performed, including repairs, inspections, and equipment conditions.
  • Fault Identification and Rectification: Efficiently identify and rectify faults in machinery and equipment to minimise downtime and optimize productivity levels.
Job Requirements:
  • Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment is highly desirable.
  • Proficient in both electrical and mechanical systems, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues effectively.
  • Familiarity with reactive, preventative, and planned maintenance practices.
  • Ability to conduct thorough inspections of machinery and equipment to identify potential faults or areas for improvement.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to fault identification and rectification.Capable of working collaboratively within a team environment to achieve common goals.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and switch gears easily
  • Forklift Truck License (desirable but not essential)

Holiday Entitlement: 20 days plus bank holidays and one day off around your birthday, on-site parking, casual dress code, discounted products.

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