The RLC Group is a privately-owned company that has been working within the aerospace industry since 1955. RLC employs over 1,000 people and operates from facilities located in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Singapore. RLC comprises of RLC Ronaldsway; RLC Langford; RLC Callender; RLC Singapore; RLC Global Point. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the RLC team, a world leader in the aerospace industry, in their new state of the art facility in Global Point, Newtownabbey. Job Title: Maintenance Technician Reports to: Operations Manager Contract Type Permanent Working Hours: 12hr Shifts Department: Maintenance Location: Global Point(Travel to customers, sister sites, training and suppliers will be required) Main Purpose of Role: Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Technician will provide a resource to support the efficient manufacturing of high quality engineering parts, in a safe manner while promoting and maintaining an atmosphere of Continuous Improvement. The job includes planned maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Diagnosis of equipment faults in all of the following disciplines electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic andelectronic. Ensure all engineering work is carried out in an efficient and effective manner, in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation and current Company Standards. To work across mechanical and electrical trades asqualified Fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs of multi-axis millingmachines Planned maintenance, modifications, installations and upgrades to plant machinery and site services. To liaise with suppliers on plant or machine issues and updating of documentation / drawings asrequired. To work with, or lead, multi-functional teams on CI initiatives using agreed techniques to improve production processes and plant design to minimise downtime and improve safety and qualityperformance. To undertake training and up-skilling programs as directed by business needs and to keep abreast of technological advancements and maintain skilllevel. Ensure an in depth-handovers provided to oncomingshift Prioritise work as the events occur. Effect repairs on above where possible if necessary seeking technical assistance from suppliers / manufacturers or identify where other action is necessary. Manage and control sub-contractors on site, ensuring their adherence to RLC (UK) Ltd Company Policy and Health & Safetyprocedures. Continuously Improve the service supplied to the business, investigating new techniques and products that can have a direct impact to reducing downtime andcosts. Carryout any task or activity that supports the needs of thebusiness. This list is not exhaustive Qualifications Essential Time served Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical discipline. Derisable HNC standard in relevant field Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations Qualification in 18th Edition of The IET Wiring Regulations Siemens PLC programming experience Experience Essential Ability to workSafely Ability to work with little supervision Good CommunicationSkills Good decision making / problem solvingskills In-depth knowledge of Electro/Mechanical Equipment & CNC MachineTools. Experience in problem-solving and rectification on a variety of equipment, machine tools and buildingsystems. Experience of electrical/electronic/pneumatic/hydraulic systems, coupled with a good mechanical understanding. Experience of fault finding using Diagrams andDiagnostic Systems. Must be flexible to work on a callout rota outside of normal workinghours Hours of work Employees may be required to work on any systems of shift as may be required by management.TheCompanyreservestherighttovaryshifttimeswhenappropriate. Employees will be required to participate in themaintenance call out rota, which may be required on days, nights or weekendshifts Pay & Benefits £19.73 plus Maintenance CalloutAllowance Holidays 244.2 hours (or pro rata for length of service in calendaryear) Defined contributions pension scheme, starting at 3% employee and 7% company contribution. Life Assurance Policy, paid at 4 times basic salary from day1. Free on-site parking Subsidised canteen Reduced Gym membership Skills: Diagnosis of equipment faults Health and safety legislation Planned Maintenance