Maintenance Engineer
CNC Machine Maintenance
Leicester LE8
Rotating Shifts (Mornings & Afternoons)
Up to £50k per annum
Holiday & Pension, On Call Allowance
Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical or electrical bias, and looking for an exciting new opportunity? If so, then please read on…
Our established client designs and manufactures high-performance optical components, from prototype to volume production. They are looking for skilled Maintenance Engineers to help them ensure maximum equipment uptime, reliability, and safety across the manufacturing facility. Commutable from South Leicester, Wigston, Oadby, Blaby, Whetstone and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer
Troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical failures on CNC and other specialist production machinery
Optimising preventive maintenance programs
Implementing continuous improvement projects
Working on pumps, motors, drives, pneumatics and mechanical systems
Managing contractors for building upkeep and performing general repairs around the factory and grounds
Apply advanced diagnostic techniques and Root Cause Analysis to investigate chronic machine failures
Safely utilise PLCs, schematics, and testing equipment to minimise time to repair on critical production assets whilst also showing good levels of craftsmanship and quality in the work that you perform
Use breakdown data to understand trends and areas of concern for deeper analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions through the way of TPM and service plan optimisation
Manage equipment service agreements, negotiate critical spare parts procurement, and ensure all on-site vendors strictly adhere to plant safety and compliance regulations
Maintenance Engineers are responsible for assisting in the general running of the factory. This will involve physical activities such as transporting parts to various departments within the company. Frequent lifting of weights more than 5 kg may be required, along with working in tight spaces and various heights
Essential Skills & Experience - CNC Maintenance Engineer
Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance experience on CNC Mills and/or Lathes
Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, vacuum systems and PLC diagnostics
Strong Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
Be self-driven to learn new skills and take on responsibilities
Electrical fault-finding and basic 3-phase practical work
Competent in the use of computer systems, specifically Microsoft Office and CMMS software
Package and Benefits
Up to £50k per annum, depending on experience
The work hours for this role follow an alternating shift pattern.1 week of 06:00am – 2:00pm (Friday's 06:00am – 1:00pm), followed by 1 week of 2:00pm - 10:00pm (Friday’s 1:00pm – 9:00pm)
Alternating weekend call-out availability will also be required, with standby hours of 08:00am – 4:00pm
Company Pension and Holiday package
On Call Allowance
Interested? To apply for this Maintenance Engineer position, here are your two options:
1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson on (phone number removed) between 8.30am - 5.30pm.
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.
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