Shift Millwright- Maintenance at ALPLA Group

What you will enjoy doing

• Maintain allocated sections of the plant to ensure high equipment availability and good housekeeping.
• Perform plant‑wide maintenance activities during shifts, breakdowns, shutdowns, and planned interventions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage spares usage, scope work, execute tasks, and complete maintenance reporting.
• Lead and supervise contractors when required.
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs.
• Use systematic troubleshooting and fault‑finding techniques; develop troubleshooting guides where required.
• Consult equipment manuals and ensure machinery is maintained according to prescribed procedures.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation drawings and P&IDs.
• Basic understanding of PLC control and electrical wiring.
• Knowledge of VSDs, DOL and Star/Delta control systems.
• Basic understanding of industrial networking protocols (ProfNet, Profibus).
• Strong instrumentation knowledge (flow, pressure, level, and temperature sensors).
• Understanding of PID control and its applications.
• Work closely with production to minimise downtime and improve plant performance.
• Document all maintenance work and maintain accurate records.
• Perform mechanical installations, equipment changes, and repairs (bearings, seals, motors, pumps, gearboxes, valves, drives, screws, etc.).
• Carry out overhauls and repair work as needed.
• Conduct basic fabrication and rigging tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime, when necessary, standby if required, and weekend work due to 24/7 shift operations.

What makes you great

• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to diagnose electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical faults accurately and efficiently.
• Understanding of production performance metrics, 5S principles, and Health & Safety practices
• Millwright Trade Certificate or Electrical & Mechanical Trade Certificate (Essential).
• Full N3 Engineering Certificate or higher.
• At least 5 years post‑apprenticeship experience.
• Industrial manufacturing experience is essential (Plastic is Advantageous).
• Valid Code 08 (Code B) driver's licence & own transport.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

What you can expect working with us

• A modern and family work environment
• Integration in a dynamic team where new ideas and improvement suggestions are welcome
• Challenging tasks with a high degree of self-responsibility
• Individual performance will be remunerated and further development supported

Closing date: 30 December 2025