Maintenance Engineer

Description:

Your new company
We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a busy maintenance team. This role is critical in supporting the continuous operation of a high-volume manufacturing plant, with a strong emphasis on electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and automation systems.Working as part of a dedicated shift team, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Your new role

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of plant equipment
Provide rapid response to breakdowns and carry out effective fault diagnosis
Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems across the site
Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
Fault-finding and maintenance on PLC systems (Siemens preferred)
Maintain motors, drives (inverters), sensors, and control panels
Work on industrial electrical distribution systems, MCCs, and switchgear
Support automation and control improvements across the plant
Assist with maintenance of pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers on complex repairsWhat you'll need to succeed

Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (minimum requirement NVQ/C&G level 3)
Strong multi-skilled experience with an electrical bias
Proven fault-finding ability in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting
Experience with PLC systems and automated production equipment
Understanding of motors, drives, and industrial control systems
Ability to read and interpret technical drawingsWhat you'll get in return
Working on a rotating shift pattern (6-2/2-10/10-6) with a salary range of £59-62k, pension, sick pay scheme, staff discounts.

Ongoing training and development opportunities
Modern, highly automated working environment
Opportunity to be part of a sustainable manufacturing business
What you need to do now

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