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.