Our client has a permanent vacancy for a Day Shift Engineer to ensure that all equipment on the floor are operational and maintained to the highest standard possible. You will provide preventative maintenance and breakdown maintenance when required.  Provide advanced diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair for advanced electronic and mechanical production equipment to ensure efficient operations.

6am – 6pm = 12 hours

Rota shift -3 shifts / 36 hours per week with additional 20 Banked Shifts per annum

20% Shift Allowance

Essential Job Duties:

Maintenance of equipment

Trouble shooting - diagnosis of mechanical/electrical faults

Perform preventative maintenance tasks

Liaise with suppliers of production equipment

Liaise with Production Manager and Shift Leaders on priority issues

Source spare parts as required

Maintain stock levels of critical parts in line with cost controls, repair parts, replacement recommendations.

Communicate concise information at shift handover

Maintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment to minimise risk

Engineers will also assist, support and work in general operations, facilities maintenance or production areas to assist with production as business needs or shift leads dictate.

Requirements:

Ability to retain knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

Engineering/electrical knowledge

Strong diagnostic skills in both Electrical and Mechanical

City & Guilds / NVQ or comparable qualification

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671) City and Guilds 2382 qualification desirable.

2 years equipment maintenance experience in a fast-paced production environment, with a strong electronics background.

3 years general mechanical knowledge and electrical knowledge

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application.  If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.