Leading Medical Technology Company
Engineering Systems Technician / Night shift
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
2 Openings
£30,000 to £34,000 + Bonus + Shift Premium + Pension Match
Shift: Rotating Nights (3 days on and 3 days off)
Hours: 11pm - 11am
Engineering Technician will play a crucial role in supporting the Process group in addressing technical challenges within our production areas. This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to improve processes, mentor Production Technicians, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. This night shift onsite role (11pm - 11am, 3 days on and 3 days off) offers a competitive salary plus a 48% shift premium.
Responsibilities:
* Provide technical expertise and support to Production Technicians in resolving complex machine-related faults.
* Act as a process expert for specific equipment, guiding others and sharing knowledge.
* Mentor Production Technicians, fostering their development in fault diagnosis and technology utilization.
* Utilize technology, including PCs, HMI screens, and MES, for effective fault diagnosis and equipment management.
* Identify and implement improvements to existing equipment, focusing on cost reductions, productivity, quality, and health & safety.
* Assist Project and Process Groups during the installation and start-up of new equipment, contributing to continuous improvement programs.
* Lead small process improvement projects, coordinating relevant skills such as Toolroom, Quality, and Validation.
About you:
* At least a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience in a similar high-volume assembly and manufacturing role.
* Proficient IT skills for operating SAP systems to log maintenance, order parts, and diagnose faults using data.
* Strong engineering aptitude with the ability to fault find and resolve technical problems.
* Background in hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, electrical, and servo systems is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication skills, with a positive attitude and patience when mentoring and assisting less experienced associates.
Ideal Candidate
* The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a high volume assembly and manufacturing environment in similar position
* mechanical or electrical Level3 Engineering Qualification
* Ready to do nightshift
Benefits:
• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme – matched up to £150/month
• Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized canteen
• Free car parking
• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)