MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

An opportunity has arisen for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer on Nights to join award-winning manufacturer Liniar Ltd, based in Denby, Derbyshire – a subsidiary of the US-based Quanex group.
Liniar is an industry leading PVCu extrusion company, designing and supplying a large portfolio of PVCu and aluminium profiles and products to a nationwide customer base of specialist window and door manufacturers, housebuilders, decking installers, landscapers and trade outlets.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting into the Maintenance Manager, this role will require a multi-skilled engineer with an electrical and mechanical background, preferably having worked in the Manufacturing industry. Your main responsibility will be planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance of equipment and responding to breakdowns in a timely manner. You will be challenged to reduce onsite downtime and looking at company improvements.

KEY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer is essential
• Relevant technical knowledge with good electrical and mechanical maintenance skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement practices would be advantageous.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• GCSE grade A-C in Maths and Science (or equivalent)
• Relevant qualifications (City and Guilds or above in Engineering Maintenance or similar)
• 17th Edition /18th Edition is desirable
• Proven experience of electrical fault finding
• Experience in a fast paced / rapidly growing organisation is desirable
• Upvc / Extrusion Industry specific experience is desirable.

• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance of equipment, the plant and water treatment tasks
• Ensuring that company and legislated Health and Safety procedures are adhered to
• Responding to breakdowns in a timely manner
• Diagnosing faults and obtaining components, fixtures or fittings
• Maintaining equipment records and other records as required
• Creating maintenance procedures
• Managing stocks of supplies and equipment
• Carrying out quality inspections