Multi Skilled Engineer
Type: Day based
Role: Permanent
Salary: £40-43K DOE
Location: Somerset
Wet Wipe Manufacturing
My client, a wet wipe manufacturer in Somerset, is seeking to recruit a multi-skilled engineer to expand their engineering team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with a variety of process, converting, and packaging equipment in a day-based shift in Somerset. The position requires both electrical and mechanical expertise; a hands-on, multi-skilled engineer is preferred. The role operates on a two-shift pattern, working 6am-2:15pm or 2pm-10:15pm, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and execute reactive and preventative maintenance on site.
2. Resolve daily mechanical and electrical issues.
3. Provide innovative technical solutions, including specification, sourcing, and installation of equipment.
4. Sourcing of mechanical and electrical spare parts.
5. Design modifications for existing equipment when necessary.
6. Assess cost and efficiency benefits of machinery and make recommendations.
7. Produce detailed costings for engineering projects.
Experience and Qualifications:
* Relevant experience in the converting and packaging industry.
* Strong engineering discipline with knowledge of health and safety standards, legislation, and regulations.
* Completed a time-served, fully indentured apprenticeship.
* Engineering qualification such as HNC or NVQ (minimum of HNC).
* Knowledge of CAD systems (preferable).
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to make decisions independently.
* Knowledge of electrical control systems, PLC, inverters, motors, and sensors (beneficial).
* Proactive problem solver with the ability to recommend and implement improvements.
This role is suitable for candidates with experience as engineers, maintenance engineers, or multi-skilled technicians, and is ideal for those living near Bridgwater, Taunton, Cheddar, Highbridge, Honiton, Yeovil, Glastonbury, Street, Shepton Mallet, or Langport.
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