Work For Us

POSTED ON: 7th Jan 2015

We are looking to recruit for the following position:-

Maintenance Engineer

Job Purpose:

To maintain on-site machinery, recondition various equipment and ensure a planned Maintenance Schedule is followed.

Accountabilities:

• Managing and maintaining on-site machinery maintenance
• Implementing and managing a maintenance plan for the factory
• Involved with the company’s modern growth plan
• Working alongside the Works/Production Manager

Responsibilities:

• Carry out repairs to all aspects of engineering including welding, oxy-ethylene cutting, grinding, heavy mixer blade production and all types of pipe assembly
• Maintaining on site pug mills, press pumps, blungers and arcs to ensure they run efficiently
• Reconditioning various equipment and making ready spare replacement parts
• Attending to basic electrical breakdowns, fault finding and if necessary liaising with Electro Engineers
• Ensure that all on-site machinery is maintained through a Planned Maintenance Schedule
• Assisting Works/Production Manager who will give guidance on engineering requirements

Key Interfaces:

• Direct reporting to Works/Production Manager
• Working alongside Valentine Clays team both office based and on the factory shop floor
• Regular reports to the Managing Director

Essential Skills:

• Electrical knowledge preferable
• Trained & Certified in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven knowledge of previous Maintenance Engineering role (preferable but not essential in a pottery oriented environment)

Person Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisation skills
• Able to work on own initiative
• Good team skills
• Good time keeping and attendance

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, hours 8am to 5pm
• Job tools and equipment will be provided
• Safety boots/shoes & overalls will be provided

How to Apply:
Interested applicants can apply in confidence by forwarding a full CV and covering letter to:- sales@valentineclays.co.uk. Closing date for applications is 28^th January 2015. Anyone who had not received a response by 28^th February 2015 should consider themselves unsuccessful in their application.

No agencies please.