Tool Maintenance Technician

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a proactive and flexible individual to join the Facility Maintenance Team as a Tool Maintenance Technician. We are looking for a skilled engineer to support the effective smooth running of the Manufacturing Process. Role Requirements * Carry out maintenance to various mechanical equipment and demonstrate safety around electrical systems. * Work within planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, operating procedures and best practices guides. * Ensure KPI’s are achieved and machine down time is at a minimum. * Carry out fault diagnosis across electrical, mechanical and software-based systems. * Carry out repairs to equipment and communicate with technical support services. * To have proactive involvement in new installations and alterations to plant. * Carry out calibration and setting up of machines tools. * Perform safe isolations when necessary following LOTO procedures. * Prioritise tasks and have effective time management. * Work within procurement practices for tools, parts and materials to enable repair or improvement to machinery. * Control contractors / issue work permits / observe work activities. Working hours Mon-Thurs 6:00-2:30pm, Fri 6:00am-11:30am Skills & Experience * NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands-on experience or recognised mechanical academic qualification. * Confidence in disassembling and reassembling complex precision mechanical systems. * PLC driven systems and machine logic. * Extensive experience and knowledge of mechanical principles / pneumatics / Hydraulics. Root cause analysis and problem solving. * Basic understanding of electrical principles and troubleshooting. * Mechanical experience with knowledge of machinery such as CNC Lathes / Milling Machines / Surface Grinders / Punching Centres / Press Brakes / Fin Press / Expanders / Benders / Compactors / Guillotines / Pipe Benders / Loom machines / PLC Controllers / Welding Machines/ Hydraulic * A sense of ownership for safety, quality, and performance. * Professional conduct when dealing with colleagues, visitors and contractors. * Eagerness to learn and advance skills and knowledge by attending training to attain relevant qualifications when required. * Flexibility with work hours to rectify breakdowns as priorities and demands dictate. What can you expect from us? * Competitive Salary * 7% Employer Pension contribution (min 1% employee) * Life assurance * 25 days holiday + statutory days * Holiday Purchase scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Airedale Rewards scheme – discounts on shopping/restaurants/cinema etc * Exciting opportunity to work in a hypergrowth market, with a market leading product and an internationally recognised brand