22 Oct
Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering
Sheffield
Job description
Who We Are
Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.
It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021.
The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.
Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield,
we are looking for a Maintenance Fitter. This role will involve carrying out planned and preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment in the Work Rolls business unit and support with breakdowns as and when they occur.
Role Responsibilities
- Maintain all plant and equipment within the Work Rolls Business Unit.
- Carry out preventive and predictive maintenance inspections and complete follow up actions and issues of concern.
- Equipment and Facilities breakdowns and corrective actions, to minimise downtime.
- New project implementation and equipment installation support.
- Equipment condition appraisal, refurbishment and continuous improvement activity implementation.
- Responsible for Completing and maintaining accurate, timely documentation, records and reporting.
- Work closely with the Engineering & Maintenance supervisor to ensure the Planning of maintenance work within the department is conducted correctly.
- Contribute and drive a continuous improvement culture within their department.
About You
The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.
- Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Maintenance qualification.
- Multi-skilled maintenance qualification is an advantage,
- Experience of working in a heavy engineering / manufacturing environment.
- Experience of working in an engineering maintenance role including bench fitting and using tool room machinery to engineer solutions.
- Experience of working with hydraulic / pneumatic systems
- Experience of 3 phase electrical equipment, DC Motor control, PLC fault-finding advantageous
- In depth knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Engineering knowledge rooted in strong maintenance principles and failure prevention.
- Ability to plan effectively for both projects / maintenance.
Days / Hours of Work
37.5 hours per week, days and afternoon shifts
Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters
- We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
- Over £400m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
- Competitive Salary
- 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
- Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Pension scheme.
- Life Assurance Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
- Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
- Long service award scheme.
- You at Work Access to online discounts portal.
- A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.
For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and
▶️ Maintenance Engineer
🖊️ Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering
📍 Sheffield