This job expired on 16th October 2024
Maintenance Fitter
JOB PURPOSE: To minimise down time on production equipment by completing preventative maintenance activities and responding to equipment breakdowns as required. To continuously improve the uptime / availability on the equipment and upkeep of the facility.
HOURS: 40 hours per week (To be discussed)
COMPANY VALUES AND CULTURE:
At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company
About the role
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure compliance with AG HSEQ Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work and legislative requirements
2. Take personal responsibility for safety. Ensure that risks are eliminated or controlled during all maintenance activities.
3. Ensure effective maintenance of all equipment and facilities to maximise on equipment availability.
4. Complete Electrical & mechanical repairs whilst minimising downtime to ensure minimal disruption to the production plan.
5. Fault finding on equipment and plant to determine the root cause of the failures to enable these to be addressed to maximise on equipment availability.
6. When necessary, work with OEM’s to assist in determining root cause of failure and implementing suitable solutions to safely return the equipment to service.
7. Assist in the development of planned maintenance schedules for all equipment.
8. Ensure all manufacturing equipment and plant is operationally safe and in compliance with relevant legalisation and company policies.
9. Help to ensure adequate stocks of spares and lubricants
10. Use Engage Software to document corrective action/remedial actions in relation to H&S improvement opportunities.
11. Promote best practice standards for good housekeeping and tidiness of work area. Take necessary corrective action regarding housekeeping, unsafe acts or adherence to HSEQ rules and procedures. Reporting non-conformances using Engage Software.
12. Work in partnership with production to increase the availability of equipment, effectiveness of the manufacturing process and quality of the product.
13. Participate with information sharing and team work to continuously improve equipment and facilities.
14. Support the installation of new equipment and plant.
15. Any other duties commensurate with the role and within capabilities
The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of duties and key responsibilities of the post.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job
- Time-served electrical and/or mechanical engineer or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering.
- Must be able to read electrical drawings
- Computer literate
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Flexibility to working hours Good timekeeper
- Be able to respond to call outs outside normal working hours
Desired criteria
- Experience with Siemens PLC’s and SEW Drives and Motors
- Fabrication experience, e.g. Welding
- 3 years industrial maintenance experience in a production environment
AG Paving and Building Products
Established 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, and now known as AG, the company is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland. In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.
Since our establishment more than 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers – rather than just hold down a job. Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing (their Health and Safety) and we want to see them become the very best they can be. We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond.
Our benefits
We provide tailored personal development plans and hands-on support from experienced mentors to ensure our team members can flourish in whatever part of the business they are employed. Within modern day construction there are fantastic opportunities for those with backgrounds in technology, engineering, marketing and sales as well as traditional manufacturing skills.
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Free parking
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Open office
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
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