Maintenance Engineer (Fitter)

Job description

3420146
Additional Cities

Prestwick
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Aviation
Business Segment

Aviation Customer Delivery Operations
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United Kingdom
Postal Code

KA9 2RX
Role Summary/Purpose

Applications are invited for the position of Facilities & Maintenance mechanic, reporting to the Facilities & Maintenance Cell Leader.

The Facilities & Maintenance mechanic is responsible for assisting with the planned and reactive maintenance of site plant and equipment.
Essential Responsibilities

·  In conjunction with line management and the site’s CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) prioritise reactive maintenance activities and attend accordingly. 
·  Carry out planned maintenance activities on site plant and equipment in accordance with the sites’ preventative maintenance schedules & CMMS. 
·  Fault find and diagnose faults on site plant and equipment, utilising technical drawings, manuals, PLC/CNC applications where required. 
·  Fault finding to component level 
·  Assist in the planning and implementation of site-specific project works. 
·  Relocate plant and equipment, when applicable. 
·  Certify to use and utilise site MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms). 
·  Adhere to safe systems of work, including the site’s LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures. 
·  Provide on the job training and guidance to develop F&M Apprentice mechanics 
·  In conjunction with the Maintenance Parts Controller order breakdown parts or spares, providing detailed information as required. 
·  Work with contractors and suppliers, when necessary. 
·  Provide temporary Lead Mechanic cover when required. 
·  Carry out statutory inspections of plant and machinery.

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Must have served a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship (trade papers required). 
·  Must have completed a Modern Engineering Apprenticeship or Engineering Apprenticeship to NVQ/SVQ Level 3. 
·  Can demonstrate strong problem-solving skills. 
·  Can read and understand technical drawings and manuals. 
·  Has the ability to work as part of a team or on their own initiative.
·  Can balance varying workloads and priorities to meet business needs in a fast paced and diverse environment.  
·  Must be computer literate and have good verbal and written communication skills.
·  Must have recent mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial environment 
·  An understanding of TPM methodology 
·  A strong understanding of mechanical systems.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61212/hmg-personnel-security-controls.pdf
Desired Characteristics

·  Experience of PLC/CNC machine tool fault finding and programming 
·  General understanding & experience of electrical systems
Gas Safe Qualified

About Us

Avio Aero aGE Aviation Business is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
Employment decisions are made without regard to disability, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or any other characteristics protected by law.
Avio Aero is a business that designs, manufactures and maintains components and systems for civil and military aviation. We provide our customers with innovative technology solutions to quickly respond to the endless changes required by the market: additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, as well as technologies dedicated to the production of mechanical transmissions, turbines and combustors. Our team consists of over 4,800 people, 4,200 of whom work in Italy. Our head office is in Rivalta di Torino, where our largest production facility is also located. Other important Italian plants are in Brindisi, Pomigliano d'Arco (Naples) and Cameri (Novara), and we also have a production plant and a test center in Poland.

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Primary Country

United Kingdom
Primary State/Province

Scotland
Primary City

Prestwick