Operator Maintainer

About Our Opportunity:

Working as a key member of the operations team, the post holder will operate, supervise and maintain the plant and equipment whilst prioritising safety and efficiency.

This opportunity will be working a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off Days & Nights 06:45-19:00/18:45-07:00

What You Will Be Doing:

• Understand and adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Work to all relevant  safe working procedures (SWP's) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Maintain and wear statutory PPE issued and report defects to the site management team as required;
• Report all accidents and near misses in accordance with company guidelines.
• Monitoring the operational performance of plant and equipment and reporting defects and variations.
• Carry out basic planned and reactive maintenance.
• Conduct Patrol Audits as directed by the Shift Management.
• Assist with any general duties as required by the Shift Management.
• Complete training and development in order to multi-skill and enable growth and career progression.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures including safe working procedures (SWPs).
• Carry out daily and periodic checks including safety and quality
• Carry out activities to capture, record and action all machine defects.
• Assist the maintenance team with plant issue resolution
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are met and relevant PPE is worn
• Ensure safe isolation of machinery before undertaking relevant work
• Undertake corrective actions within scope of authorisation
• Complete actions from daily fault sheets
• Work in accordance with risk assessments for bespoke maintenance tasks.
• Ensure plant and workspace hygiene standards are maintained
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Deliver a full and comprehensive operational handover between shifts

About You:

• A strong appreciation and understanding of a safe working environment, hazard awareness and a compliant attitude
• Previous experience of basic mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Manufacturing production or material processing experience
• Previous experience of having worked to standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised as well as in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and solid problem-solving skills.
• NPORS or equivalent qualification in tele handler and forklift truck driving.