Overview
Maintenance Technician position involving electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical equipment maintenance and related tools, with responsibility for scheduled maintenance and breakdown response.
Responsibilities
* Maintaining electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical equipment and hand tools.
* Maintain calibration/measurement equipment and systems.
* Interrogation of PLC controllers and systems.
* Administer the maintenance systems, with planned maintenance activities as well as responding to breakdowns.
* Keeping the work area safe and clean, making use of 5S methodology.
* Contribute to equipment supplier evaluation.
* Work safely and ensure colleagues do the same.
Qualifications
* Electrician with Level 3 industry-recognised Qualification.
* Formal qualifications in a relevant tradesman / craftsmanship discipline, e.g. Mechanic, Electrician, Engineer, are required.
* Team worker.
* Safety mindset.
* Problem solving skills. Ability to work in shifts is essential. A high degree of adaptability & flexibility. Comfortable with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Employment details
* Probation period is 6 months, reviews are conducted frequently during the period.
* Shifts are rotating, 24/7 production week made up of 4 x 12.25 hour shifts per day, 4 on 4 off.
* 06:45 - 19:00 (Days / then 4 days off)
* 18:45 - 07:00 (Nights / then 4 nights off)
* Discretionary Bonus - up to 5% of basic salary dependent on KPIs within the business being achieved.
* Holidays entitlement will be 19.6 days for a complete holiday year, inclusive of bank holidays.
* You will be auto-enrolled into the company Pension Plan after 3 months service. Employee contribution is 1.5% minimum / employer contribution is 7.5%.
* The company operates private medical & dental schemes (BUPA), available from day 1 of service. The Company pays for your membership. However, you can elect to pay for partner & children under 18.
* Life Assurance (x 4 basic salary) - from day 1 of service.
* Equipment and tooling must be available to meet planned TAKT time by limiting number of breakdowns/unplanned maintenance. Equipment and tooling must be maintained to specification and requirements.
Company and equal opportunity
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