via indeed · 5 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Maintenance Engineer (4)

RWC
West Drayton Full-time
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JOB PURPOSE

To maximise machinery output and minimise plant downtime through effective preventative maintenance and efficient breakdown response whilst maintaining a safe and healthy environment and promoting good engineering practice

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.

  • Ensure that reactive tasks across the site are completed and be proactive in identifying root causes and highlighting areas where improvements can be made.

  • Ensure that work is correctly controlled through Engineering procedures, i.e. LOTOTO and the Permit System.

  • Ensure that routine PPM is carried out on all M\&E plant in accordance with site task schedules and asset lists.

  • Ensure that all critical equipment operational issues are brought to the attention of Engineering management immediately.

  • Ensure that all relevant paperwork and computerised records are completed as required.

  • Comply with all current work instructions within the organisation.

  • Comply fully with all current health, safety \& environmental regulations in operation within the company whilst carrying out your duties.

  • Carry out any reasonable task which falls within your capabilities
This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. The Employee may be asked from time to time to carry out other duties as reasonably required or to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of the Employee’s Principal Statement of Terms \& Conditions of Service/Contract of Employment.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

  • Electrical and mechanical engineering experience within a high volume manufacturing environment and will have completed an advanced apprenticeship in engineering or relevant qualification.

  • Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering.

  • 2\. 4\+ years of engineering experience.

  • Assembly and moulding equipment experience desired.

  • Ability to work individually or as part of a team.

  • IEE 17th or 18th Edition desired.

  • PLC experience desired.

  • Air and pneumatics training desired.

  • Knowledge of HSE processes and standards.

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