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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Function: Supply Chain - Manufacturing

Location: Vandyke, Leighton Buzzard

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

Direct Reports: None

Standard Hours (inc shift pattern): Average 43.75 per week, 4 on 4 off shift pattern -

2 x 12 hour days (6am - 6pm) and 2 x 12 hour nights (6pm - 6am)

BMI UK&I have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is based in Leighton Buzzard.

Role Summary
You will work as part of a team of Maintenance Technicians to ensure that the Production Lines are maintained and fully operational in order to achieve maximum efficiency levels and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) targets. The role will work closely with both the Production and Technical Specialists teams to ensure that CI projects, planned maintenance activities, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and waste targets are achieved and delivered. You will be a Competent Production Line Engineer with the ability to resolve breakdowns safely and efficiently so that production volumes are maximised and the working environment remains safe and hazard free.

As the Maintenance Technician, your key responsibilities will be: 

• Support the production line to allow for maximum quality and efficiency.  

• Contribute to hourly/daily/weekly performance reviews  

• Ensure waste levels are minimised to achieve line targets

• Define, plan and lead maintenance tasks.

• Develop and encourage autonomous maintenance for Production Operators.

• Lead/Coordinate all Production line breakdown activities 

• Complete root cause analysis to identify and implement preventative solutions (Line action plans) so that overall efficiency levels are maintained. 

• Support successful implementation of planned maintenance and new improvement projects to support the growth and development of the site.

• Ensure breakdowns/repairs are logged on CMMS (Computerised Maint. Management System) so that a visible log of incidents and how they were resolved is available for all Technicians. 

• Take ownership of your own training plan so that you continue to increase your skills and the Company can support your development. 

Your key skills and experience will include: 

• Multi-Skilled Engineer with experience and knowledge of a production line environment.

• BTEC National Diploma or HNC/D in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

• Analytical skills with drive to implement improvements. 

• Able to fault find on both electrical and pneumatic systems. 

• Relevant IOSH Safety Training. 

• Experience of a target driven/KPI focussed environment (desirable).

• Exposure to a Roof tile manufacturing environment (desirable).

If you do not have all key skills but still feel like you would be a good fit, please still apply and we will consider your application based on merit and experience.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits that include:

• A competitive base salary

• Substantial bonus 

• Private medical insurance – dependant on role

• Company matched pension contributions between 4% and 8%

• Income protection and life insurance

• EAP program 

• A host of other benefits such as cycle to work scheme and EV scheme. 

About BMI
BMI is a new name backed-up with over 180 years of roofing experience and knowledge. Bringing together some of the industry’s most trusted local brands such as Redland & Icopal to become the largest supplier of both flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe.

With over 120 production facilities across Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 9,800 employees worldwide, we're well positioned to offer an unparalleled level of experience and innovation to our clients.

Our roofing products and systems are designed and manufactured in the UK. We have multiple manufacturing sites and distribution depots across the UK and Ireland with our UK&I Head Office based in Milton Keynes and our industry-leading BMI Academy is based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. 

Across these sites we offer a wide range of opportunities; from dedicated sales managers and technical experts to skilled operators in our plants, we value every role in the BMI Team and are united in delivering excellence for our customers and becoming the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world.

We are One BMI. We embrace and recognise our differences and unique qualities across all of our people and the value these bring. We inspire, connect and empower our people and seek to proactively engage the communities in which we serve.

We continually focus on creating an inclusive culture where everyone contributes and thrives, where our people feel valued for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and do their best every single day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability or any other reason, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

A career with BMI Group is more than just a job. We help you to find work you enjoy, to use your skills, and support you to become the best you can be.

Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us.