We are currently working in partnership with a Manufacturing Business based in Cardiff who are looking to employ a permanent Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with a solid understanding of Electrical maintenance and at least basic Mechanical engineering.
Shift pattern:
“2 2 3” shift pattern: for example, 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off and so on.
The company is looking for Multi-skilled Engineers, if not multi skilled, they will consider having an Electrical bias. The candidate will need to be confident to carry out mechanical repairs. You will need to have a full qualification in engineering, either HNC/ HND/ ONC/ NVQ Level 3 OR City & Guilds Level 3. You must be able to read circuit drawings and be able to understand them. You should be able to perform both planned maintenance and repairs to a variety of plant machinery. Experience of maintaining grinders, lathes, CNC machines and milling machines would be highly beneficial.
Maintenance Engineer Benefits
* Salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, this is inclusive of shift allowance
* Yearly bonus up to 10% of annual salary
* Pay reviews, appraisals and yearly pay rises
* Permanent, stable role within a growing organisation during an exciting period of expansion
* 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Christmas Shutdown
* Contributory pension
* Free Parking
* Progression opportunities available
Maintenance Engineer Duties and Responsibilities
* Support the engineering team by carrying out systematic tasks and continuous improvements to plant and machinery to improve existing manufacturing processes.
* Reactive maintenance and repair, working to undertake repairs as efficiently as possible in order to minimise downtime (both mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair based on your bias)
* Troubleshooting any issues, fault finding and using diagnostic techniques
* Performing inspection and servicing of the manufacturing equipment as required
* Use initiative to identify areas that will improve the production performance, line utilisation and focus on reducing scrap levels.
* Provide maintenance support regarding projects.
* Perform housekeeping duties in the engineering environment during any slack time.
* Will work in line with the Health and Safety requirements at all times.
* Carry out testing on fire alarm systems on a weekly basis.
* Support and maintain operations across all sites relating to breakdowns and preventive plant maintenance.
Maintenance Engineer Essential Experience/Qualifications
* Experience of working as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, a solid understanding of electrical and at least basic mechanical disciplines.
* Experience within a Manufacturing Environment is essential.
* You must have a qualification in engineering, equivalent with NVQ/ City and Guilds Level 3 or HNC/HND/ONC in either Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.
* Understanding and ability to read engineering circuit schematics/ drawings is absolutely essential.
* Experience of performing diagnostics/ fault finding and repairs to the highest standard.
* Knowledge of welding and fabrication.
* Attention to detail.
* Ability to offer flexibility, with the changing shift patterns in the New Year.
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