Job Scope:

Working within the R&D build team, taking responsibility for R&D maintenance activities, in order to achieve the objectives of the department and develop the best performing tyres for Pirelli’s customers

Role Responsibilities:

• Full changing of sizes on any building machine (1st and 2nd stage) ensuring correct set up for the specification being built
• Repair and maintenance of rubber processing machinery and supporting services including mechanical transmissions, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and components as required as well as installation of new machine parts/upgrades
• Diagnosis/fault finding/inspection of malfunctioning mechanical systems, equipment and components to keep machines running
• Routine maintenance, lubrication schedules and safety related parts of machinery checks
• Assist other electrical and mechanical team members to complete required maintenance work
• Effect repairs using techniques including MIG/MMA/TIG welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, fabrication skills, manual machinist skills (lathe and vertical/horizontal milling and bench fitting and assembly), tyre mould inspection.
• Machining of drum shells and bead rings as required for R&D builds and production
• Carrying out safe lifting operations using overhead cranes, hoists and other lifting appliances
• Comply with all safety norms and regulations of working
• Complete all tasks as assigned by the supervisor or team leader as efficiently as is possible
• Following all standard operating procedures of working
• Attending relevant training and development activities as required
• Reporting of work being completed via feedback systems and checksheets, using information and data available, to allow for efficient product development and improvement
• Giving input to development engineers to help problem solve as required for sizes that are being built using knowledge of the machine functionality and capabilities
• Carrying out such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the line manager, or any senior manager (Likely to include other R&D areas) including flexibility in working different shifts to satisfy business needs.
• Awareness of the Equality and Diversity Policy and targets, and actively promoting equality of opportunities

Required Qualifications and Aptitudes:

Education and professional backround:

• Time served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/Fitter (or relevant industrial experience) with appropriate Technical qualification (essential)
• Strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles and ability to read and understand complex schematic drawings (essential)
• Good aptitude for mechanical repairs including manual machining, bench fitting, welding and fabrication skills with experience of maintaining and fault finding on industrial machinery (essential)
• IPAF 3a and 3b license and accredited counterbalance FLT license (desirable)
• Willingness to undertake training and put into practice (essential)

Personal aptitudes:

• Problem solving skills and good level of attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Self motivated, focused and proactive in approach
• Able to work effectively and efficiently both on own initiative and as part of a team
• High level of resilience and able to work effectively under pressure
• Adaptable and flexible in approach

The work pattern for this role is:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday:

(week 1) - 0600 - 1400

(week 2) - 1400 - 2200

The salary for this role is £43,720 plus attractive shift working allowances

Other benefits include:

• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank hols)
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Service Related payment
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers
• Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Car purchase scheme (salary sacrifice)

Please note, interviews for this role will take place on 24th or 25th July 2024.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.