Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

Wednesfield
1 month ago
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The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and proactive electrically biased Maintenance
Technician to join us within our growing in-house Maintenance Team.
Monday to Friday, two shift pattern rotating weekly

Regular opportunities to complete overtime to enhance income
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include;

Service and repair of plant and equipment used in the manufacture of tubular components and
assemblies, for automotive and aerospace applications
Be flexible and capable of undertaking general maintenance throughout the site
Ensure that all maintenance work is carried out with due regard to the safety of employees
adhering to relevant regulations and operating safe working practices within the work
environment
Responding to equipment breakdowns and resolving related issues
Be accountable for all reactive and proactive maintenance work across the site, carry out
prompt and effective repairs in a safe and timely manner
Able to work alone, or as part of the multi-skilled team of engineers, supporting traditional and
high-tech equipment
Hands on experience of maintaining and repairing equipment with industrial drives and control
systems (CNC/PLC)
Knowledge of Robotic and Laser equipment is also of benefit

Our ideal candidate? Your application will demonstrate the following:

  • Candidates for this role should have significant electrical maintenance experience

  • Qualification equivalent to BTEC/NVQ Level 3/HNC/HND

  • A desire to improve efficiency across the site

  • Be able to resolve problems in all working areas

  • Demonstrated flexibility in approach and skills

    What’s on offer?

    As well as a competitive salary, you'll also have access to our award-winning company benefits.
    This includes;

  • Access to our benefits portal offering you discount with many big brands

  • Company pension

  • 25 days holiday per calendar year (plus statutory days)

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee Assistance Program – offering free wellbeing and financial advice and support

  • Free on-site parking

  • Sick pay

  • Long service awards

  • Opportunities for training, further qualifications and career progression

  • Shift Allowance

    The role is on a two-shift pattern of working. Monday to Friday 6am – 1.30pm or 1.30pm to 9pm.
    If you’d like to find out more about us and the role, please click apply and someone will be in
    touch to discuss the details with you

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