Knauf UK & Ireland
Shift Maintenance Technician - Mechanical
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Knauf Stands for Opportunity
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Engineering department could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
As a Group, we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 320 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf (Gypsum) Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) - Sittingbourne Plant
Knauf (Gypsum) are searching for team members to join our Engineering Team as a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) at our Sittingbourne Plant.
Shift Pattern
Within this role, the Shift Maintenance Electrician will be working a 4 on 6 off shift pattern, each shift is 12 hours. This shift pattern includes days & nights (5am - 5pm or 5pm - 5am)
Can You Say Yes?
Are you aware of current workplace health and safety legislation? Do you possess mechanical skills, including general fitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, workshop machinery, and welding? Are you self-motivated and capable of working independently to meet tight deadlines?
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What You'll Be Doing
The Maintenance Technician within the Mechanical Team has a primary responsibility to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of process equipment. They will respond to process stoppages or abnormalities as required for diagnosis, isolations, and to effect repairs. They will also undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation of process equipment.
- Respond to process stoppages or abnormalities for diagnosis, isolations, and repairs.
- Undertake planned preventative maintenance and improvement activities according to the work schedule.
- Develop own process knowledge and technical expertise in designated manufacturing processes.
- Supervise the work of others to ensure standards, quality, and fulfilment.
- Record all appropriate activity and observations in the SAP CMMS.
- Provide active contribution to the activities and responsibilities of the engineering department.
- Perform effective LOTOTO (Lock Out, Test Out & Tag Out) procedures and issuing of appropriate permits to work.
Requirements
- Follow company Health and Safety procedures.
- Demonstrate appropriate levels of technical competence in assessing and mitigating risks.
- Implement relevant safeguards when undertaking any maintenance or intervention activity.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with relevant legislation, codes, procedures, and accepted best practice.
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What We'd Love for You to Have
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Maintenance.
- Awareness of current workplace health and safety legislation.
- Knowledge of machine safety systems.
- Mechanical: general fitter skills, pneumatics, hydraulics, workshop machinery, welding.
- Experience working with automated plant and equipment.
- Developed knowledge of manufacturing process plant, utilities, and infrastructure throughout the factory.
- Process competencies to develop technical expertise.
- Motivated, able to work without supervision, and to tight deadlines.
- Articulate, literate, and numerate with good communication skills.
- Well-developed IT skills including MS Office; SAP skills are an advantage.
What We Will Provide
- A competitive salary of around £48,000 + package + paid overtime as required.
- Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
- 7% employer pension contribution.
- Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
- Income Protection.
- Access to a Reward & Benefits platform.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
- Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary).
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme.
What Happens Next?
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