Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Chorley
4 weeks ago
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Chorley, Lancashire

Competitive salary + pension + death in service, cash back medical scheme and much more!

Shift

Wk 1 Mon-Thurs Days (06.00 - 18.00) Fri, Sat, Sun off

Wk 2 Mon-Thurs Nights (18.00 - 06.00) 6 days off (Fri-Wed)

Wk 3 Thurs-Sat Days (06.00- 18.00) Sun off

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for keeping things running like clockwork? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with cutting-edge machinery? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Multi skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) you will play a critical role in ensuring manufacturing operations run smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

Rapidly responding to production breakdowns to minimise downtime
Performing essential planned maintenance and repairs
Driving continuous improvement through innovative project work
Promoting and ensuring adherence to Health & Safety standards
Collaborating with contractors and colleagues to achieve company goalsRequirements:

Apprentice trained Electrical/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Experience of maintenance in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise
Able to attend to both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
Ability to troubleshoot PLCs and inverter drives
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Your work will directly contribute to our production success and ongoing improvement initiatives. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills and take on exciting projects that drive the business forward.

Apply Today!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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