Maintenance Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity with one of our Aerospace clients based in Luton for a Maintenance Engineer. As the Maintenance Engineer you will perform machinery and facility asset care together with aiding the delivery of an effective and total productive maintenance service to site. You will join a team of six, reporting to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager within the engineering department.

Hours
Shift A: Monday to Thursday 6am to 2pm and Friday 6am to 11am.
Shift B: Monday to Thursday 2pm to 10pm and Friday 11am to 4pm (shift allowance payable) and there is the opportunity (optional) to be on our on call rota (with additional premium).

Salary
36,000 to 41,000 per annum dependent on experience + Additional shift allowance of 16.6%

Job Responsibilities

• Exemplifying a safety-first mindset and ensuring compliance to the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
  Work with Maintenance Engineering leadership in deployment of a preventative maintenance system
  Input and support condition based and predictive maintenance programme - thermography, oil analysis, vibration, ultrasonic, etc.
  Support practical problem solving and corrective action of assets breakdown
  Perform inspections of adjustments, parts, part replacements, overhauls, etc., for selected equipment
  Maintain and analyse equipment data and history records to predict maintenance needs
  Assessing required maintenance tools and skills required for efficient maintenance of equipment.
  Perform and demonstrate knowledge in Machine alignments, Hydraulics, pneumatics, Electrical appreciation etc.
  Demonstrate behaviour at all times that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace Culture Principles

Essential:

• Experience in a Facilities or Maintenance Engineering role within an Industrial or Manufacturing environment
  Significant Technical expertise in Maintenance or Facilities
  Proven experience in structured Problem Solving
  Good communication skills

Desirable:

• Professional qualification in engineering
  Experience of Continuous improvement and LEAN methodologies
  Lean or Six Sigma certification by a reputable certifying body or benchmark company
  Equipment/building maintenance experience in the Aerospace industry
  Experience in Maintenance Systems (CMMS)

Benefits You'll Receive:

Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
50% off local travel card
Free airport Dart
Free airport parking
Enhanced family friendly leave

If you are based near Luton and you have the relevant skills for the above role please apply with your updated CV.