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Maintenance Technician

Employer
Meggitt PLC
Location
UK, Coventry, Ansty
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
4 Nov 2022

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Aerospace
Job Type
Permanent
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Meggitt, a worldwide leader in aerospace, defence and selected energy markets. We believe in our vision of 'Enabling the Extraordinary: To Fly, To Power, To Live".
These core values - teamwork, integrity and excellence - are what have allowed us to become the company we are today. With facilities and over 11,000 employees worldwide, Meggitt draws on over 160 years of expertise to enhance the lives of people across the globe.

Role Summary

Temporary
Operate as a member of the maintenance team facilitating the effective and efficient maintenance of Plant and Equipment. Ensure that plant and equipment is maintained to a high standard meeting the requirements of the manufacturing areas, whilst ensuring compliance with all electrical and mechanical regulations.

Core Responsibilities

Make corrective mechanical and/or electrical repairs to plant and equipment for which appropriate training has been undertaken. Ensure suitable stock levels are maintained to reflect the company's requirements, monitor inventory levels and liaise with purchasing/procurement to provide an effective service.
Carry out condition based maintenance on the company's compressors and driers and liaise with sub-contract personnel in their remit to conduct proactive maintenance as directed.
Liaise with 3rd party personnel to monitor the continued operation of the site's fire suppression systems and report/record any faults found. Liaise with sub-contract personnel to maintain the plant and ensure that the company and its employees continue to remain adequately protected.
Carry out procedural inspections to monitor and record the condition and/or operation of a variety of plant and machinery directly related to directive permits/consents to operate and ensure continuous legislative compliance.
Ensure highest priority is given to safety and well-being of operators, maintenance personnel or any 3rd party in the vicinity, during equipment maintenance, using appropriate tooling.
Implement planned corrective maintenance in a scheduled equipment shutdown situation, with the aim of restoring equipment to full operational condition, and undertake planned preventive maintenance on plant and equipment, making use of any suitable diagnostic and predictive techniques to aid maintenance. Provide an installation and refurbishment service for plant equipment and buildings as required.
Promote continuous improvement in overall plant operations by reducing downtime wherever possible on repeated breakdowns, by monitoring and refining 1st line maintenance schedules and preventive maintenance schedules, by understanding and acting on measures of performance

Skills, knowledge & Attributes

Similar experience in an engineering manufacturing facility working on similar equipment.
Good standard of general education is required.
An engineering apprenticeship is desirable, although training will be given.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical / Electrical maintenance drawings.
The ability to use inspection equipment associated with maintenance activities is essential.
Good computer skills are desirable, as is a knowledge of the computer systems used (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook etc).
Working knowledge of statutory regulations is desirable - electrical, pressure systems and transportable gas, manual handling.
Knowledge and experience in one or more of welding techniques, IEE wiring regulations, total productive maintenance is also desirable.
Knowledge of plant equipment and services is essential.
Required to work in all areas of the site - must be prepared to work in hazardous areas, i.e. basements, pits, service ducts, towers, roofs and substations.

Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.

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