Are you experienced in Maintenance and seeking a fresh challenge?
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing essential production machinery?
Do you have a passion for the future of electric vehicles?
Join the team at Ford Transmissions Halewood as a Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Technician!
Salary: 43,912.80 (including the 35% holiday bonus)
Hours: Various shifts available - flexibility required
Benefits:
* Access to the Employee Development and Assistance Programme (EDAP)
* Discounted Ford vehicles through the Privilege scheme
* Competitive pension scheme and annual salary increases
* Generous holiday allowance of 25 days
* Take advantage of the Cycle to Work Scheme
* Enjoy on-site facilities such as a gym, sauna, steam room, and more
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform problem-solving and diagnosis on a range of Siemens PLC-controlled equipment.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance on pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, CNC machines, and robots in line with industry standards.
* Collaboratively record all work undertaken, ensuring accurate documentation.
* Work to identify and resolve Electrical and Mechanical issues, with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability.
* Follow safety protocols and risk assessments, ensuring a safe work environment.
* Work closely with other Maintenance Engineers and teams, combining a team-oriented approach with a strong understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems.
* Partner with Vendors, Production, and Process Engineering teams to maximize uptime and contribute to continuous improvements across machines.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Recognised Engineering Craft Apprenticeship and ONC (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering - Required
* Tech-savvy and comfortable using PCs, able to thrive under pressure, collaborative, and a skilled multitasker with a positive, solution-focused attitude - Required
* Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineering role is essential and highly valued.
* Knowledge of preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis on pneumatics, hydraulics, and CNC machines is preferred but not essential. We encourage applicants with transferable skills to apply.
* Understanding of Profibus systems and Siemens PLCs is advantageous.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across shifts and handover technical information effectively.
* Familiarity with reading and using technical manuals and drawings in both Mechanical & Electrical contexts.
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