Job Description
Dams have been providing furniture solutions since the 1960s and is one of the UKs leading manufacturers and suppliers of office furniture, employing over 340 people from our sites in Knowsley.
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our team, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our facilities and equipment.
Job Overview
Working as part of the engineering team, you will complete maintenance activities in line with the planned maintenance schedule. You will play a key role in maximising machine uptime through both reactive and preventative maintenance, ensuring all work is completed efficiently, cost-effectively and to the highest company standards.
Why Join Us?
- 40 hours per week, weekly rotating shift 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm
- Shift allowance for late shift
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
- Access to the Dams Employee Hub, offering hundreds of discounts across major retailers
- Health Cash Plan (fully employer funded) to support your everyday healthcare costs
- Death in Service insurance (employer funded) for added peace of mind
- Above and Beyond Employee Awards recognising colleagues who make a difference
- Annual wellbeing events focused on supporting your health and wellbeing
- Free on-site parking for all employees
- Opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake electrical/mechanical maintenance and repair of machinery, plant, equipment & facilities
- Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager, Shift Managers, and wider teams to deliver effective maintenance support
- Undertake electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis and repair
- Identify and report on materials and parts required to overcome breakdowns and repairs
- The use of multi test equipment to identify and rectify faults within control systems
- Record detailed and accurate repairs information relating to inspections or completed repairs
- Ensure parts required for repairs are ordered in a timely fashion
- Carry out all work to the highest standard, in full compliance with the Companys Health and Safety Policy
- Adhere to best practice and safe working procedures at all times
- Provide clear end-of-shift report outlining work completed and any outstanding issues
Experience and skills required:
- Completion of a relevant, recognised apprenticeship
- City & Guilds / BTEC or equivalent qualification in relevant engineering discipline
- Experience gained in a manufacturing environment
- Interpretation of complex electrical drawings
- Pneumatics / Hydraulics fault finding experience
- A good understanding of electronics
- Experience in the following control systems is desirable: -oPLCs fault finding, Drives & Controls, Encoders, sensors & feedback systems, CNC machine controls
- Experience of hands-on modifications to electrical and electronics circuits
- Experience of retrofitting of drives and configuring parameters
- Experience of installation projects is desirable
- High level of attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced maintenance environment, we would love to hear from you.
Join our team and play a key role in keeping our machinery running efficiently while developing your technical skills within a supportive engineering team. Apply now!
Dams is only accepting direct applicants for this role; no agency contact is currently required.
