The company is a renowned, established and a very successful steel processor who are enjoying significant growth, success and investment. They are seeking to recruit a multi skilled maintenance engineer/fitter to further strengthen their team.

The role is 70/30 mechanically biased.

You will part of a small team and report to the engineering manager and be responsible for the following;

• To carry out repairs to the plant machinery such as de-coilers, presses, slitters when breakdowns arise
• Undertake preventative maintenance on machinery to reduce breakdowns and a reduction in production output
• Completion of work reports and completion of maintenance log book

As a maintenance technician you will need to hold the following skills and experience.

• Experienced working in a maintenance role in a heavy production environment
• Previous experience of working on slitters, presses, de-coiling machines would be advantageous
• Electrical knowledge - able to carry out basic electrical maintenance, fault finding etc
• A good mechanical aptitude
• Hold a relevant qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering (NVQ or similar)
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics working knowledge
• Some knowledge of welding would be advantageous but not essential
• Willing to work a 3 shift rotation shift and be flexible with working hours

The client is based in Dudley so is easily commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Stourbridge, West Bromwich, Kidderminster, Halesowen.

Salary up to £36,000 per annum

Benefits include;

Death in service benefit, health care plan, holidays, pension, friendly and supportive working environment.

Overtime paid at a premium rate

Please apply now to be considered for this position...

This role is being advertised on behalf of Swift Placements who operate as a recruitment agency.