This position is for a multi-skilled engineer with a strong knowledge of electrical maintenance.
Key duties include:
· Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring that production downtime is kept to an absolute minimum.
· Maintain accurate maintenance records.
· Lead projects with new machinery/ equipment installation.
· Provide technical assistance to other departments when needed.
· Identifying key maintenance issues and drive continuous improvements.
· Provide support and training to Apprentices.
The Person
Essential
· 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.
· Previous experience within a maintenance role, preferably food industry.
· Good working knowledge of single/ 3 phase electrical installations and equipment.
· Ability to diagnose faults on electrical control circuits, general electrical, mechanical and pneumatic equipment.
· Have a working knowledge of PLC controlled equipment.
· Have the ability and experience to setup and program motor inverters and various control gear including temperature controllers, counters and timers.
· Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
· Comfortable reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawing.
Desirable:
· Fabrication skills i.e. tig welding
· Driving licence
· 17th/18th Edition qualifications
Benefits
· 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.
· One Saturday working in every six weeks
· Competitive salary with overtime available at a rate of time and a half (not compulsory).
· Staff discount card
· Excellent working conditions
· Length of service additional holiday allowance
· Death in service benefit
· Opportunities for progression
· Working uniform provided
· 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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