Aliaxis: We make life flow 💧

The Opportunity/Role 📢

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to ensure that all Extrusion Tooling is maintained and prepared to the highest standard in order to provide optimum extrusion performance.

• To measure and record final tool settings to enable repeatable set-ups.

• To assist in training of Production and Engineering Personnel in care and use of extrusion tooling.

• To undertake, commission or supervise repair and modification of extrusion tooling and associated accessories.

• Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management.

• Support new project tooling from commissioning stages through to start of production and assist in tooling buyoffs and trials.

• Document and update die history and record all relevant data in relation to tooling and record on the Tool Room database.

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and carry out engineering level changes to tools and modifications.

• Be actively involved in improvement activities to support the achievement of departmental and company objectives.

• Ensure the optimum tool configuration is available and ready to deliver the production plan

Shift and Pay
Monday-Thursday 8am - 4:30pm and Friday 8am - 3:30pm
£43,000 per annum
Attendance bonus: £300 per quarter (subject to 100% attendance)

Requirements

• Strong SHE awareness

• Self-disciplined, with the ability to set and maintain high standards for self and others.

• Evidenced experience of achieving production targets and assisting in the implementation of improvement plans

• Ability to work effectively and build relationships in a team environment.

• Work mostly independently with minimal supervision, work and liaise with a range of internal departments and external suppliers, service providers and customers utilising good effective communication across all functions.

• Minimum level 3 engineering (or equivalent) with at least 3 years’ experience working in engineering environment.

• Prior experience in a toolmaking role.

• Ability to read and understand tooling drawings in both 2D and 3D.

• Hands on experience in using machine tools (Lathe, milling, drilling, surface grinding, EDM etc.)

• Experience in machine tools and tool room machines.

Benefits:

☀ Holiday purchase scheme

💸 Life Assurance 6x annual salary

🏥 Critical illness cover

👶 Enhanced parental leave

👚 Great discounts on local retailers and restaurants

🙌 Fantastic Health & Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme and access to My Strength

📝 Pension contribution up to 10%

🦷 Dental and healthcare cash plan

🚲 Cycle to work scheme

😍 Plus many more

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aliaxis UK, everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’, we want you to help us develop it and celebrate the unique talents of every single one of our colleagues. We’re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the same opportunities. We strive to make sure everyone feels like part of our business, where colleagues care about each other and feel empowered. We recognise that for Aliaxis UK to thrive, our colleagues need to thrive too.

We understand that applying for a job can sometimes be a challenge. While we continually work hard to ensure our application process is as straightforward as possible, we're here to support you should you require any reasonable adjustments - after all, we want you to shine! Just let our recruitment team know at the earliest opportunity, who will be happy to help.