Maintenance Engineer Location: Thetford Shift Type: Rotating Continental Shifts (Days and Nights) Salary: £52,000 per annum Position Type: Full-time Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our clients’ dynamic team in Thetford. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth running of all plant equipment, with a primary focus on both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance. You will play a pivotal role in reducing downtime and increasing efficiency across our production lines, which incorporate cutting-edge automation, robotics, and advanced machinery. Key Responsibilities: Perform thorough planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of production equipment to ensure reliability
Quickly and efficiently respond to any unscheduled breakdowns or faults, diagnosing issues
Actively contribute to identifying process bottlenecks and mechanical inefficiencies across the site.
Monitor and update the stores system to maintain optimum stock levels of critical parts and materials
Assist with the installation of new machinery and equipment.
Promptly escalate any major equipment issues or safety concerns to the Shift Engineering Team Leader or relevant management.
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