Maintenance Engineer

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.; Penrith; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penrith seeks a Maintenance Engineer to join the onsite team. The role involves driving safety and efficiency by ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, optimizing maintenance systems, and supporting team development. Requirements include experience in manufacturing, an NVQ in electrical engineering, and strong fault diagnosis skills. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits like a pension plan and holiday purchase options.

Benefits

25 days holiday

7.5% pension

Medicash Health Cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Clear understanding of electrical systems.
• Good knowledge of PPM and continuous improvement systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive departments 5s campaigns.
• Ensure Maintenance systems optimisation.
• Conduct safety audits and generate SIO.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

Flexibility towards shifts

Education

NVQ or equivalent in electrical engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Penrith,

We are pleased to announce due to internal promotions within our organisation, and as part of our growth and exciting business transformation, we are looking for Maintenance Engineers with experience in electrical engineering to join our onsite team in Penrith, UK.

With the addition of a new manufacturing line and a broader transformation agenda across the business, this is an exciting time to join us.

What your impact will be

• Drive departments 5s campaigns and demonstrate 5s expansion as part of daily cadence.
• Receive and issue permits to work and ensure engineering work is carried out to H&S, environmental and engineering standards.
• Ensure Maintenance systems are fully utilised to optimise performance.
• Support with the training and coaching with the apprentices.
• Implementation of Risk Assessments and support of HAZARD assessments.
• Work to daily Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support Plant Managers and Leadership team to develop and deliver an engineering continuous improvement culture.
• You will contribute to safety audits and SIO generation (Safety Improvement Opportunities), creating a culture of ‘safety first.’
• Ensure full compliance of Health and Safety procedures including SOP adherence, PPE and Workwear and incident investigations.
• You will report any safety issues promptly, reinforce policies to others where needed and remind them of their right to stop work and the Jeld Wen lifesaving rules.
• Sustain good housekeeping standards and ensure compliance to production schedules.
• Actively participate in capturing and closing out 3C SQDCIP actions.
• Assist with shift handover and on occasion support/cover for the Shift Team Leader.>

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing/production environment.
• NVQ or equivalent in electrical engineering or similar discipline.
• A clear understanding of electrical systems with excellent fault diagnosis and rectification skills.
• An understanding of mechanical systems is preferred, but not essential.
• Good knowledge of PPM and continuous improvement systems.
• Previous experience of using a CMMS.
• Previous experience of working flexibly, conducting basic problem solving and training others.
• Good computer skills required and experience of basic business software.
• Flexible attitude towards shifts, able to work a 2 week rotating shift pattern (7 days out of 14 worked, to include 12hr shifts).

What We Offer

Onsite working from our Penrith site, on a 2 week rotating shift pattern (7 days out of 14 worked, to include 12hr shifts), a competitive salary, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days, 7.5% pension, Medicash Health Cash plan salary sacrifice scheme and opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.