Maintenance Engineer

Stoke-on-Trent
2 weeks ago
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Maintenance Engineer - UK only
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Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion.
Our Company
Masonite UK is a true door category leader combining the experience and craft of four leading door manufacturing brands, Premdor, Solidor, Door-Stop International and National Hickman Industries. Offering comprehensive and compelling product portfolios that provide the perfect door solution for every opening, from creating beautiful homes to defining world-class commercial spaces and everything in between.
We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to work for the Solidor brand. You will be responsible for:

  • Complying with all HSE policies and procedures.
    Ensuring that Engineering records are accurately maintained & presented in a timely manner.
  • Implementing & supporting rapid breakdown fault finding & rectification.
  • Recommending design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
  • Breakdowns, fault finding & repair of complex machinery & ancillaries.
  • Initiating improvement in practices, Systems & procedures.
  • Mechanical maintenance.
    The work may involve extended periods working on the factory floor and to tight deadlines in response to breakdowns/emergencies. A good level of flexibility is required, working shifts, weekends and holiday periods may be required.
    You will be working as part of an experienced team and training both on and off site will be provided as required. You will be based out of our brand new multi-million-pound facility based in Meir Park.
    Our Maintenance Engineer perks and benefits are:
  • Competitive Salary
  • 25 days holiday, plus 3 days gifted over Christmas and all bank holidays.
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • Healthcare cash plan
    Maintenance Engineer Overview
    Always work safely and adhere to site health and safety policies and procedures
    • Carry out routine Maintenance work.
    • Carry out TPM on all equipment.
    • Respond to equipment failures.
    • Fit new parts and make sure equipment is working correctly and safely.
    • Liaise with suppliers, other engineering and production colleagues.
    • Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment
    • Deal with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs.
    • Ensure there is continuous cover of machinery and equipment
    The hours of work will be 40 per week and will be based out of Meir Park. Rotating shift 6/2 and 2/10 with 12.5% shift allowance on basic salary
    About you!
  • The capacity to understand a range of engineering functions and procedures.
  • Teamworking skills to work cooperatively and liaise with people at all levels
  • Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
  • Confidence to respond positively when under pressure.
  • Can do attitude
  • People management skills.
    About us
    At Masonite, we believe a door is more than just a door; and we also know that the employees who build our doors are more than just employees, they work in environments that promote a culture of creativity, collaboration, adaptability and integrity based on a strong commitment to our vision.
    In 1924, William Mason did not change the industry when he created Masonite, he created a new one, one that transformed waste into worth and materials into what matters. That revolution is part of Masonite, it is how we are changing the way people think about doors and making everyone see that doors are not about keeping people out, they are about letting people in. At Masonite, we keep our doors open to new perspectives, new voices, and new opportunities. We break down barriers and we help people walk through walls

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