The Maintenance Department acts as a service department to the Group Production Departments, aiming to ensure all machinery and equipment is properly maintained and restored to use as soon as possible in the event of a breakdown.

Main duties & responsibilities

• To understand the function & operation of production & service machinery within Dextra Services Limited.
• To have a knowledge of hydraulic, electrical & PLC systems.
• Make routine inspections of equipment.
• To fault find, repair & ensure smooth running of machinery.
• To maintain & service machinery & their associated tooling.
• To learn basic functions of programming of machines.
• To have knowledge of Microsoft Windows based programs, for updating spare parts inventories.
• Have an ability to fabricate components, jigs & fixtures to aid the manufacturing & assembly departments.
• Assist where appropriate with the installation or relocation of equipment & install services for machinery where required.
• Cover maintenance work in other departments that may arise from time to time.
• Follow all Quality Control guidelines set by the Company.
• Follow the requirements of the Company’s ISO Procedure.
• Follow the Company’s Health and Safety Policy, work instructions & safe systems of work.

Post Requirements

• Background in maintenance/engineering environment.
• Good communication skills
• Background in mechanical / electrical / PLC / CNC controlled machinery preferred.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work under own initiative or as part of a team.
• Computer Literate
• Maintain a tidy work environment
• Reliability
• Flexible (to cover holidays, sick etc., on other shifts)