Maintenance technician

Role: Maintenance Technician Location: Newport Hourly rate: GBP16ph Hours: Mon - Thur 8am - 4:30pm, Fri 7am - Midday *This role will be based in Newport from mid June, training will based in Pontypridd until this point* Wright Staff Recruitment are currently working with a major Pest Management company who are looking to add to the current team. Position Overview To carry out maintenance activities to equipment, site processes and services in-line with manufactures / legal recommended interval and standards. Ensuring that the service supplied is of the highest possible standard and fits with production needs requirements. The Maintenance Technician should promote the use of best-practice maintenance system tool, machine set up and techniques, ensuring they are applied in a safe way. Complies to all H S requirements and benefits the company rsquo;s performance in the areas of Quality, Cost and Delivery. Actively support continuous improvement and safety activities Essential Job Functions/ Responsibilities * To provide and oversee maintenance / repair of processes, services and equipment in alignment with production and management requirements. * To support the production team in production changeovers and set up of all machinery. * Support the production team in the application of TPM and PPM activities. * Ensure all paperwork is completed in line with the maintenance processes. * Positively support and drive continuous improvement activities through the production areas. * Support Risk Assessments and all H S improvement activities * Assist with the installation of new plant / process installations. * Be responsive to support production needs for maintenance and breakdown repair in line with priorities set by the Production Manager / Supervision * Support and carry out operator training as required. * Support and follow the maintenance of spares system / stores. * Actively participate in all continuous improvement activities / initiatives Kaisen events. Proactively identify and make recommendations for improvements. * Sharing experience, best practice, relaying all relevant knowledge and information with colleagues * Actively support Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and all assigned (Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) required. * Demonstrate good housekeeping. * Ensure PPE is maintained and used as prescribed. * Be flexible in your approach to work to support the production needs, be able to work overtime when required. * Any other duties as required by the Engineering/Facilities Manager Qualifications - Minimum Time served apprenticeship with practical experience (minimum 5 years post completion of apprenticeship) in a manufacturing environment packaging / FMCG / automotive. Minimum ONC qualification in Electrical/Mechatronics. PC literate PLC and Pneumatics control experience. Good communication skills and attitude. Practical approach to modern problem-solving tools and techniques. Qualification ndash; Desirable Five Years rsquo; experience as a maintenance technician in a packaging /automotive / FMCG working environment. Qualifications - minimum ONC in Electrical/Mechatronics. Time served. Knowledge / experience of mechanical / electrical PLC and Pneumatic systems Experience in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement techniques and tools 5s, Kaisen etc. 17th / 18th Edition wiring regulations. Experience of statistical process control (SPC) and modern problem-solving tools techniques. Minimum Skill Requirements Supervisory experience in a lsquo;lean culture rsquo; manufacturing environment. Broad knowledge of equipment types: -packaging processing. Good communication skills attitude. Team player. Flexible ndash; able to cover overtime when required. Competent and self-motivated. Leadership Skills Other Skills/Abilities Desirable Awareness and experience of modern improvement tools and techniques. Data handling / PC skills. Able to work under pressure to achieve tight delivery schedules. Wide maintenance / engineering experience in a selection of modern lsquo;lean cultured rsquo; manufacturing environments. Wright Staff are acting as an employment business about this vacancy