Planned Maintenance Shift Engineer

Company Overview

Ulster Yarns is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ulster Carpets, specializing in the textile manufacturing industry. We are committed to producing high\-quality yarns and carpets, leveraging innovative techniques and a skilled workforce.

Job Overview: To contribute to a Planned Preventive Maintenance program for Ulster Yarns to include new machine installation along with set\-up, maintenance and repair of a range of textile machinery to ensure maximum production efficiency.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education: An engineering related qualification or industry gained experience

Experience:

• 3 plus years of experience in maintenance planning or engineering, preference give to candidates with experience in a mill environment/textile industry particularly with carding, spinning and finishing processes


• Experience working with pneumatic equipment


• Experience with new machinery installation


• Ability to recognise, diagnose and correct faults on a range of machinery \& equipment


• Technical competence to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings


• Communication skills to convey SOPs, fault diagnoses and corrective actions to management, apprentices and colleagues

Technical Skills: Proficiency in planning software, maintenance planning tools, and relevant industry standards.

Leadership and Communication: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Problem\-Solving: Ability to analyse complex problems and develop effective solutions.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data\-driven decisions.

Key Duties \& Responsibilities

1\. Maintenance Operations:

• Contribute to and implement PPM programmes to minimise reactive downtime.


• Maintain and repair machines in line with the planned and preventative maintenance schedule.


• Ensure that all maintenance tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations.


• Ensure machine downtime is carefully monitored, managed and reduced as necessary as well as being proactive and responsive to machine breakdowns to minimise impact on production


• Assist with the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment, building systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical), and facilities infrastructure.


• Assist with coordinating and supervising contractors carrying out maintenance work or small project works.


• Diagnose and resolve faults, machine emergencies or unplanned problems in a systematic and logical manner


• Work as part of a project team on the installation of new machinery


• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures for each machine


• Completion of work records for all maintenance activities

2\. Asset Management:

• Assist with maintaining an accurate and up to date inventory of all equipment and assets, ensuring spare parts are readily available.


• Conduct regular audits of assets to ensure they are properly maintained and in good working condition.


• Consider a systems approach to manage the day\-to\-day maintenance activities.

3\. Team Support:

• Supervise, train and develop apprentice technicians and other colleagues


• Adopt a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork within the maintenance department.

4\. Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Ulster H\&S policies, HSENI guidelines and environmental regulations.


• Work in conjunction with the H\&S manager to conduct routine safety audits, risk assessments, and training to minimise workplace hazards.


• Assist with the development and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment usage and maintenance.


• Organise external statutory inspections.


• Report all safety and maintenance issues to the Manager

5\. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improvement in maintenance processes and equipment performance.


• Collaborate with production teams to implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.


• Improve maintenance response times, reduce downtime, and improve equipment reliability.


• Problem solve one off and recurring issues to implement effective corrective actions

6\. Budgets:

• Work within the constraints of budgets to ensure cost\-effective procurement of maintenance supplies, parts, and services


• Identify, request and purchase a range of machine parts, fixture and components in line with budget levels

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Bereavement leave


• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free flu jabs


• Free parking


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking


• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Are you available for the following working hours: Sunday to Wednesday 4 x 10\-hour shifts with a 30 minute unpaid break (38 hours) Overtime available on hours worked beyond 38 hours


• Do you have the following experience:

Experience in a mill environment/textile industry particularly with carding, spinning and finishing processes
Experience working with pneumatic equipment
Experience with new machinery installation

Experience:

• maintenance planning or engineering: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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