Job Introduction

Join the Electric Revolution! Maintenance Support Operative - Ford Halewood Transmissions

Be a part of a groundbreaking transformation at Ford Halewood Transmissions, a global leader in electric vehicle technology! We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Support Operative to join our innovative team as we build a cutting-edge EV powertrain production facility.

With a £230 million investment, Halewood is poised to become the first site in Europe to manufacture electric power units, with an impressive production capacity of 420,000 units annually. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of automotive manufacturing, shaping the future of mobility. 

Role Responsibility

• Play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production lines by supporting the maintenance team.

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by collecting, analysing, and reporting on maintenance data.

• Be a key player in proactive maintenance efforts by tracking preventive maintenance schedules and ensuring machines are properly maintained.

• Help optimise our spare parts inventory by specifying and ordering parts, collaborating with suppliers.

• Support area maintenance and the maintenance supervisor in a collaborative and efficient manner.

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and efficiency by adhering to 5S principles and maintaining a well-organised work environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• A completed time-served apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance.

• General computer literacy, including proficiency in company systems and applications.

• Strong user knowledge of Excel and Access database applications.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members and other departments.

• A highly motivated and self-driven work ethic.

• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A strong understanding of 5S and workplace organisation principles.

Package Description

Maintenance Support Operative

Salary: £43,912.80 (inclusive of 35% holiday bonus for 33 days per year; 25 vacation and 8 bank holidays)

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00-15:30 and Friday 7:00-12:30

About the Company

Benefits:

• Access to our Employee Development and Assistance Programme.

• A unique opportunity to access Ford's Privilege scheme - allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount.

• A great salary increasing yearly, along with our competitive pension scheme.

• An excellent work-life balance, including a generous holiday allowance of 25 days (inclusive of set shutdown dates).

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• On site facilities such as a gym, sauna and steam room.

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. This vacancy is advertised in line with the FORD equal opportunities policy.

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