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Maintenance Technician

Rhyl
6 months ago
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About the job

Our client is a global innovator in broadband technology. The team collaborates with leading Service and Content Providers to build entertainment and communication solutions that are personalised and mobile. Their customers include service providers (cable, broadband, telco, satellite), commercial verticals, small enterprises, and the people they serve.

Job Role

The Maintenance Technician is a key part of our North Wales team. This person will install, commission, maintain and repair a variety of Extrusion, Fibre termination Machines, associated plant and equipment to a professional standard and within prescribed times. Responsibilities for this role include:

  • Undertake Preventive Maintenance work schedules to specified standards and procedures and maintain all relevant written records as applicable.

  • Carry out Fault Finding and Diagnosis of machinery and equipment breakdowns, both on a mechanical and electrical basis, with a focus on providing high levels of service and response times.

  • Undertake machinery / equipment repairs both mechanical and electrical.

  • Maintain written records of all breakdowns and repairs allowing for analysis and compliance with ISO 9000standards.

  • Contacting and liaising with machinery and equipment suppliers in respect of spares requirements, progress work in hand and planning of Service Engineer visits.

  • Be available as a go-to person for operational, and machinery related requests

  • Be involved in continuous improvement and investment projects

    Preferred Experience

  • Experience in Maintenance Technician/Engineering field.

  • Practical working experience in a maintenance environment using both Mechanical and Electrical skills.

    Hours

    Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern to include mornings, afternoons and nights.

    Temporary with a view to become permanent for the right candidate.

    Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

    Pay: £17.00-£20.00 per hour

    Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

    Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

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