Salary: Up to £48,000 including shift allowance
Shift: 7am to 7pm, rotating 24/7 day pattern (Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun. Week 2: Wed, Thu)
Type: Permanent
We are recruiting a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team at a global manufacturing leader in plumbing, heating and water control products. You will play a key role in keeping production running safely and efficiently while working with highly automated equipment, moulding systems and advanced technology.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong electrical experience who enjoys solving problems, responding to breakdowns and working within a high tech automated environment.
What you will do
Carry out both reactive and preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and moulding equipment
Work on automation systems including PLCs and camera based inspection systems
Diagnose faults, read engineering drawings and ensure minimal downtime across the 24/7 operation (automation is the main area of downtime)
Support planned maintenance schedules and maintain accurate records
Work independently on weekend shifts and as part of a wider team on weekdays
Ensure safe working practices, compliance with HSE procedures and full adherence to site safety standards
Contribute to continuous improvement activity within the engineering function
What you need
Time served electrical apprenticeship (four years) or equivalent engineering qualification
Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
PLC understanding or exposure to automation systems
Experience with moulding or assembly equipment is desirable
Pneumatics knowledge is helpful
Ability to work confidently both alone and within a team
Understanding of HSE processes and safe systems of work
17th or 18th Edition is preferred but not essential
Why apply
Global market leading manufacturer
Stable long term career opportunity
Hands on, varied work with modern automation and inspection systems
Strong team culture with ongoing development
Apply now to be considered. Candidates must already be in the UK if sponsorship is required.