WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Permanent role £50K per annum Day shift only (37.5-hour week) Overtime available at additional rates Tyne & Wear location Easily accessible 25 days holiday plus statutory Supportive culture, inclusive environment and growing employer THE BUSINESS Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician who has direct experience working within the Thermoforming industry to work on a permanent contract for our client based in Tyne & Wear. The organisation produces a variety of products including food packaging. They provide themselves on their ability to provide innovative designs built on sustainability. They are a growing employer and their reputation has been built on offering high quality products at cost effective pricing. As an experienced Maintenance Technician within the Plastics Sector, you will be responsible for setting up to 8 illig thermoforming lines. THE ROLE Delivering planned and reactive maintenance to 8 thermoforming lines Ensuring maximum “up” time and aiding production via maintaining machinery Creating a maintenance plan for all machinery and equipment Establishing maintenance policies and procedures Identify and implement ‘critical spares’ to reduce downtime Responding to breakdowns Perform routine maintenance on all assets and site Diagnosing and logging faults Plan and oversee the repair of equipment and testing Ensure that designated buildings, plant and facilities are fit for purpose and to provide proactive support/solutions when required Supervising contractors and technical staff. Ordering specialist components, fixtures or fittings in line with engineering budget Managing stocks of supplies and equipment Keeping records of faults and repairs. Installing equipment (where possible) and overseeing all equipment required for installation Improve health and safety policies and procedures Work within company Health and Safety Rules & BRCGS Standards Carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed and maintain a professional attitude Adhere to all policies and procedures as set out within the employee handbook THE PERSON Must have experience working to maintain either thermoforming or extrusion lines (preferably both) Must be time served Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician Must be confident to work with PLC’s (Siemens S7/Bosch) Must be strong to fault find and diagnose issues Able to record maintenance activities Must have experience conducting maintenance activities in compliance to food safety standards TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group