Specialising in the design and manufacture of high volume precision progression press tools and components, the Company supplies parts and expertise services to customers from a diverse range of sectors, including telecommunications, plumbing, IT, automotive, white goods, aerospace, medical and healthcare. Over 70% of production is for export and current annual turnover is around £9m from 60 employees, with existing targets of £10 -£12m through to 2010/2011. 

To provide a professional, efficient and cost effective maintenance service to the business to ensure that all service schedules are adhered to; any ad-hoc machinery malfunctions and breakdowns are minimised; and all factory improvements are implemented. To support and maintain a safe and environmentally friendly business.

Repair and, where required, overhaul of Presses and Machine tools;
Management and implementation of all Press and Machine tools preventative maintenance schedules ie liaison with Bruderer for press schedules;
Machine breakdown capabilities:
Electrical & electronic control repair capability;
Pneumatic capability;
Hydraulic capability;
Programme Logic Control (PLC) capability;
Servo motors capability.
Managing cleaning maintenance for cleaning lines & Tool room extractor;
Electric welding, brazing and soldering skills;
Basic fabrication skills: Design and build control panels/ equipment to specific requirements;
Flexibility to cover most Factory and building maintenance tasks.
Security alarms and emergency evacuation responsibilities including setting and resetting of clocking in stations when necessary;
Site Key-holder: occasional out-of-hours call outs;

Health & Safety as well as Environmental responsibilities;
Energy management: record, monitor and reports ie Gas, Electric and Water;
Project management ie for new installations, products and processes and improvements.

Essential:

• Electrical qualification – 17th Edition regulations;
• Mechanical experience;
• PUWER power press certificate;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Management and administrative experience;
• Computer literacy ie Microsoft packages;
• Initiative;
• Pneumatic, Hydraulic experience;
• FLT licence;
• Drivers licence;
• Audit experience;
• Flexible attitude to working;
• Ability to prioritise and manage own work-load;
• Good Health & Safety background and attitude;
• At least 5 years in a similar role.

Preferred:

• Experience of Bruderer Presses;
• Experience of Toolroom Machine tools;
• 5s and good-housekeeping experience;
• Qualified First Aider.