Maintenance Fitter

Principle Objective

As part of the Maintenance team the Maintenance Fitter will assist in problem solving activities on key technical equipment problems and provide support to maintenance teams on technical equipment when required. They will work closely with all staff in each area to ensure the smooth running of core business plant, maximise the utilization of machinery and equipment, proactively work to eliminate plant downtime and make improvements to the processes.

Knowledge & Experience

– 5 years plus heavy plant/industry experience

– Analytical capacity to identify and address technical issues/opportunities which can impact upon production and quality

– Foster a continuous improvement approach, benchmarking internally and externally to track progress

– Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability

– Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems

– Superior communications skills at all levels

– Experience in troubleshooting installation, fault finding, and repairs.Qualified time served dual trained electrical / mechanical engineer with relevant experience in an industrial environment

– Analytical capacity to identify and address technical issues/opportunities which can impact upon production and quality

– C&G/NVQ Qualification or equivalent

– Edition Qualification required

– Experience of motor controls, temperature and pressure sensing and control systems

– Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems

– Experience in troubleshooting, installation, fault finding, and repairs

Key Responsibilities

– To set a positive example in all areas of compliance and encourage a culture of ownership and personal responsibility

– Use risk assessments as the basis for the review and development safe systems of work

– To promote health and safety awareness of Balcas employees and contractors

– Completing the mechanical maintenance within all areas of the plant

– Carryout visual inspections of mechanical equipment assess and repair

– Fault diagnosis

– Appropriately using and handling of mechanical repair and equipment

– To liaise with production personnel ensuring all machinery and equipment is in proper working order

– To carry out all maintenance duties in a safe and practical manner

– To work with Maintenance System to carry out weekly, monthly, 6 monthly checks on all plant and equipment

– To keep designated areas for daily maintenance clean, tidy and orderly

– To ensure a quick response to breakdowns and emergency callout situations

– Be responsible for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation

– Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on Balcas systems

– To foster good relations and promote a good team working culture with all areas of the business

– Communicate effectively with local management team and site personnel

– Complete a log of mechanical repair and maintenance works

– Ensure Company policies and procedures are adhered to

– Meet all assigned goals and assist others in accomplishing their goals

– Be courteous and polite to visitors and work colleagues

– Always be aware of the other members of the Enniskillen team and ensure that all actions are helpful to the general team effort

Essential Competencies

– Safety Awareness – Demonstrates commitment to safe working practices

– Teamwork – Works effectively and cooperatively with others

– Reliability & Work Ethic – Consistent attendance and dependable performance

– Attention to Detail – Maintains quality standards in all tasks

– Adaptability – Flexible and willing to support different tasks/areas

– Communication – Listens, understands, and follows instructions clearly

Key Performance Measures

– Adherence to health and safety standards and zero harm objectives

– Achievement of daily/shift production targets

– Quality compliance and reduction in defects

– Housekeeping and audit standards

– Attendance, punctuality, and reliability

– Participation in training and continuous improvement activities

Key Relationships

– Engineering Manager, Maintenance Supervisors and Team Leaders

– Production and Maintenance Teams

– Health, Safety, and Quality Personnel

Contract

Contract Type Permanent

Hours Full time, 40 hours per week

Working Week Thursday to Sunday: 7.00am to 5.30pm