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10 months ago
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£46,340 + benefits
Monday - Friday (Early/Late/Night) 1 weekend in 3.
I am recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering department on a permanent basis. Either electrical or mechanical bias.
Key Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to undertake essential maintenance works, both planned and reactive, that are required in order for the site to run and downtime to be minimized. This is a fully automated facility with a wide range of PLC driven machinery.
Skills & Knowledge:
Applicants for this position must be multi-skilled and either Level 3 or above in Electrical / Mechanical engineering. A recognized apprenticeship within an automation/manufacturing environment would be extremely advantageous. All applicants must be self-motivated and have excellent communication skills.
Benefits:
240 hours holiday, Healthcare, Pension, Dental Cover, Optical Cover and more.
Vacancy Details:
This is a permanent position with an immediate start available.
Experience in the following will be advantageous:
| FMCG | Automation | Manufacturing | Production | Conveyors | Machinery | Material Handling | Baggage Handling | Packaging Machinery | Cranes | MHE | Airports | PLC's / Control Systems | Pneumatics | Hydraulics | Motors | Drives | Navy | Army | RAF | REME | Marines | Armed Forces |
Suited candidates previously hold roles such as:
| Maintenance Technician | Maintenance Engineer | Electrical Engineer | Mechanical Engineer | Automation Engineer | Electrical Technician | Mechanical Technician | Electro-mechanical Technician | Marine Technician | Marine Engineer | Avionics Technician | Avionics Engineer | Aircraft Engineer | Aircraft Technician | Robotics Technician | Robotics Engineer | Multi-skilled Engineer | Multi-skilled Technician |
Application Process:
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please submit your CV.
We will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful

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