Multi-Skilled Engineer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a high-volume manufacturing environment, supporting the reliability and performance of production and plant equipment across a 24/7 operation. Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will play a key role in minimising downtime, carrying out fault finding, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. They are committed to investing in their people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

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• Diagnose and repair faults across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
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• Perform electrical fault finding and diagnostics on Siemens PLC-controlled machinery.
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• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
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• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on production and plant equipment.
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• Support the installation, commissioning, and modification of industrial machinery.
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• Recommend and implement engineering improvements to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
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• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.
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• Assist with focused improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Work safely in accordance with all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
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• Perform maintenance on 3-phase electrical systems and associated controls.
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• Contribute positively to a collaborative engineering team environment.
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Profile

The Successful Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a time-served engineer with a strong electrical maintenance background gained within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Criteria:

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• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
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• Time-served engineering apprenticeship.
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• Minimum 3 years' experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and PLC systems.
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• Experience working with Siemens PLC-controlled equipment.
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• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance processes.
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• Understanding of industrial machinery installation and commissioning.
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• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
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• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet demanding production targets.
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• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
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Desirable:

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• Welding qualification.
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• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
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Job Offer

What's on Offer:

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• Secure role within a leading manufacturing business.
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• Opportunity to work on a wide range of automated production equipment.
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• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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• Supportive engineering team and management structure.
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• Exposure to continuous improvement and modern manufacturing practices.
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• Long-term career progression opportunities.
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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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• Dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment where your contribution makes a real impact.
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