This position is for a multi-skilled engineer with a strong knowledge of electrical maintenance.
Key duties include:
1. Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring that production downtime is kept to an absolute minimum.
2. Maintain accurate maintenance records.
3. Lead projects with new machinery/equipment installation.
4. Provide technical assistance to other departments when needed.
5. Identifying key maintenance issues and drive continuous improvements.
6. Provide support and training to Apprentices.
The Person
Essential
1. Time-served and qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical engineering coupled with strong mechanical skills along with 2 years post-apprenticeship industry experience.
2. Previous experience within a maintenance role, preferably food industry.
3. Good working knowledge of single/3 phase electrical installations and equipment.
4. Ability to diagnose faults on electrical control circuits, general electrical, mechanical and pneumatic equipment.
5. Have a working knowledge of PLC controlled equipment.
6. Have the ability and experience to setup and program motor inverters and various control gear including temperature controllers, counters and timers.
7. Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
8. Comfortable reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawing.
Desirable:
1. Fabrication skills i.e. tig welding
2. Driving licence
3. 17th/18th Edition qualifications
Benefits
1. 12hr shift pattern with excellent work-life balance and flexibility. Shortened working week with long weekend rest periods. Number of other shift patterns are also available.
2. One Saturday working in every six weeks
3. Competitive salary with overtime available at a rate of time and a half (not compulsory).
4. Staff discount card
5. Excellent working conditions
6. Length of service additional holiday allowance
7. Death in service benefit
8. Opportunities for progression
9. Working uniform provided
10. Employee initiative bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £42,210.00 per year
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MAIN002
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