Job Description

Ingram Content Group is hiring a Site Engineer to contribute to our Manufacturing team in Milton Keynes, UK.  The Site Engineer will ensure that all equipment on the print floor is maintained to the highest standard possible, provide preventative maintenance and breakdown maintenance when required, and provide advanced diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair for advanced electronic and mechanical production equipment to ensure efficient operations.

Want to join a key team that helps the world read?

Ingram Content Group UK Ltd, is a leader in providing a comprehensive suite of inventory-free on-demand print and distribution services for books to the publishing industry. Lightning Source gives the publishing community options to print books in any quantity, one to 10,000, and provides its customers access to the most comprehensive worldwide bookselling channel in the industry. 

The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways.  If you want to be part of a customer-centric team that strives for excellence, collaboration, innovation, we can’t wait to meet you!

Schedule:

Day Shift, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm3 Closure days 

Essential Job Duties:

Maintenance of manufacturing equipmentTrouble shooting - diagnosis of mechanical/electrical faultsPerform preventative maintenance tasksLiaise with suppliers of production equipmentLiaise with Production Manager and Shift Leaders on priority issuesSource spare parts as requiredMaintain stock levels of critical parts in line with cost controls, repair parts, replacement recommendations.Communicate concise information at shift handoverMaintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment to minimise riskAttend regular team meetings or training as requiredPerformance of other maintenance duties throughout the building as requiredTo be responsible for your own Health and Safety adhere to safety guidelines in a warehouse environment and be aware of factors affecting your colleagues in order to maintain a safe environment. To report any accidents, potential hazards to your Line Manager immediately.Engineers will also assist, support and work in general operations, facilities maintenance or production areas to assist with the production of books as business needs or shift leads dictate.Other duties as deemed necessary from time to time.

Skills:

Ability to retain knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenanceAbility to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a jobEngineering/electrical knowledgeStrong diagnostic skills in both Electrical and MechanicalAbility to apply mastery of skills in adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment, as appropriate.Ability to work independentlyOrganizational skillsAbility to bring a task to closureAttention to DetailPersonal Computing skills to include Microsoft OutlookGood communication skillsAbility to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demands Critical thinking skills

Qualifications

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade C or aboveCity & Guilds / NVQ or comparable qualification18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671) City and Guilds 2382 qualification desirable.

Experience:    

2 years equipment maintenance experience in a fast-paced production environment, with a strong electronics background.3 years general mechanical knowledge and electrical knowledgePre and post print machinery experience desirable

Essential Physical Demands:

Role includes - walking, standing, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, gripping/grasping, bending, squatting/kneeling, twisting/turning, climbing, crawling, reaching above shoulders, typing/keyboardAbility to perform repetitive manual tasksAbility to work in confined / cramped conditionsAbility to stand/walk for majority of shiftAbility to work flexible hoursAbility to tolerate noise and vibrationAbility to work a flexible schedule which could include nights and weekendsAbility to travel as neededExposure to wide range of temperaturesManual dexterityAbility to see in colourDepth perception

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

Life AssuranceCompany Pension SchemeCompany Sick Pay SchemeContinuous Professional Development and Training OpportunitiesSafety Shoes Voucher & PPE Uniform ProvidedFree onsite parkingFree Hot drinksService Awards