Sumitomo Electric Group Careers

Working as the lead of a dedicated maintenance team, playing a key role in maximising equipment uptime,
supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and
environmental regulations.

• Managing staff performance and absenteeism
• Managing outside contractors and inspectors
• Schedule and oversee planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing plant, machinery,
  and associated systems. In accordance with standards and regulations.
• Ensure any breakdowns are quickly and effectively handled, assist and support the troubleshooting
  of faults to minimise downtime.
• Control and maintain accurate maintenance records: including the recording and tracking of
  breakdowns, Reactive maintenance and planned maintenance ensuring that all data is captured in
  the computerised maintenance management system.
• Control spare parts and ensure budget is adhered to.
• Liaise with vendors.
• Ensure that all health and safety systems and protocols are being followed.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults, including motors, gearboxes, pumps,
  PLC-controlled equipment, and process machinery.
• Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring correct operation and safety compliance.
• Support calibration and testing of production equipment in line with manufacturing specifications.
• Continuous Improvement
• Assist in the development of maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Assist in the development of the engineering team including training, apprising and mentoring
• Contribute to engineering improvement projects, upgrades, and equipment installations.
• Lead and provide technical input during root cause analysis investigations.
• Safety & Compliance
• Adhere to all relevant HSE policies, risk assessments, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Ensure all plant and equipment conforms with regulations and standards
• Ensure all department training is up to date and relevant 
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with 5S standards.
• Ensure all work complies with regulatory requirements and company standards.

• Strong problem-solving ability with a methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good communication skills – able to liaise with production, quality, and management teams.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and shift patterns.
• Proactive work ethic
• Valuing Diversity