Maintenance Engineer

Rheinmetall Weapon Munitions UK Ltd in Telford Shropshire

Ref. no.: UK00750

Schedule type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

About Us

Rheinmetall Weapons and Ammunition UK (RWM UK) is part of the defence engineering company Rheinmetall AG based in Germany. We design, manufacture and support military large-calibre weapon systems used by the British Army and international customers.

RWM UK is now starting a new production site in Telford and we are recruiting for Maintenance Specialist who will be responsible for the maintenance of machines and equipment for the production of large-calibre weapon systems.

Position Responsibilities:

Carrying out routine and emergency repairs to machines and further equipment
Implementation of new installations, conversions and adaptations of hardware and software
Ensuring the operational readiness of work equipment and workplaces
Inspection, maintenance and repair of operating equipment
Planning and implementation of preventive maintenance
Maintain detailed logs and reports of all maintenance work performed
Give input for continuous improvement of related processes, worksteps, tools, etc. to improve overall performance
Compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace and during the implementation of repair and maintenance measures
Ability to diagnose issues and find appropriate solutions

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic, mechatronic technician or in a comparable field
Competent in identifying electrical and mechanical problems and find a quick and safe way to solve them
Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
Professional experience in maintenance at an industrial company for CNC machining
Competent in using jigs and fixtures and a wide range of hand tools and equipment
Competent in use of measuring equipment

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want Rheinmetall to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information contact

Iwona Kurpiewska

iwona.kurpiewska@rheinmetall.com

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