Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Engineer
Permanent / Full Time
Working hours - Monday to Thursday (8am-5pm) Friday (7am-3pm).
Reports to - Maintenance Manager
Salary - Starting salary commensurate with experience
Location - This role will be based at Rasharkin, Co. Antrim.
Established in 1987, Woodland NI Ltd has grown to become a leading manufacturer of complete kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture solutions.
About the role
Job Purpose:
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing machinery and equipment used in the furniture manufacturing process. The role involves performing routine inspections, preventive maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety regulations to minimize downtime and enhance production efficiency.
DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
Routine Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of machinery and equipment to identify potential issues
Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to reduce the risk of equipment failure..
Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults in manufacturing equipment
Safety Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations
Coordination: Work closely with production teams to address and resolve equipment-related issues
Documentation: Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and preventive measures
Training: Train and oversee junior maintenance staff on equipment operation and basic maintenance procedures.
Parts Management: Order and manage inventory of spare parts and tools required for maintenance tasksCommunicate effectively to management and employees.
Equipment Upgrades: Assist in the design, installation, and relocation of new or upgraded manufacturing equipment
What you will need
Required criteria
- BSC degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintenance
- Experience with HOMAG equipment (Beam Saw, Edge Banding, CNC Drilling)
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer or similar role in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and maintenance software
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Woodland Kitchens NI
Founded by Brian McCloskey in 1987, Woodland has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture. Over the years, we have partnered with some of the UK's largest retailers to manufacture design-led bathroom furniture to appeal to their customer base. Our contracts division also design and manufacture kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture for large-scale residential, student accommodation and hotel projects. From design through to installation, we meticulously manage our projects to seamlessly work in tandem with our contractors schedule. - We have over 30 years experience in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry. - 141,000 sq ft manufacturing facility - Considered one of the leading suppliers of both flat packed and rigid kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture - We look after every step of the journey, from design, manufacture to installation
Excitement and passion for our craft drives us to manufacture superior quality furniture. Creative design, workmanship and quality are the key ingredients to our philosophy at Woodland. We're always refining and improving our company, whether its new production techniques, design ideas - we never rest on our laurels. We’re not complacent or stagnant. We’re a progressive business, consistently striving to excel on performance year after year with the support of our people. As a family-run company, we have strong family values and care about the people we work with. Our values are about nurturing our employee’s unique skill sets and rewarding them for their hard work. Many of our employees have progressed through our personal development plan to advance their careers at Woodland.