A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a recently upgraded and expanded state of the art manufacturing site, supplying to the UK and International market.

Job Description:

• The primary function of the Maintenance Engineering team is to support the Production Department throughout the provision of planned and daily maintenance
• Technical advice on a range of bespoke machinery.
• The development of new equipment and processes as well as the maintenance of Company properties also form part of the overall departmental responsibilities.
• The engineering department currently operates a rotating shift pattern of early, late and night shifts (Monday - Friday) with a rostered weekend call-out system (1 weekend in 4) - rarely called out

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition qualification preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience of working in an Electrical Engineer capacity in a manufacturing environment, and proficiency in PLC Control and Variable Speed Motor Controllers.
• The ability to use your own initiative to solve problems, and to challenge the 'status quo'.
• A self-motivated attitude and a proven commitment to seeing a job through to its conclusion to maintain production.
• A flexible approach to your work, in terms of production and maintenance demands as well as continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to work shifts and be available on a rota weekend basis (please ask for further shift details)

Advantageous Skills / Experience:

• Print or converting machinery
• Siemens and Mitsubishi controllers
• Project management
• Machine building
• CAD electrical drawing
• PUWER risk assessments

Further details:

• Very competitive salary & call out charges
• Pension scheme with a company match of 6% of pensionable salary
• Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Onsite parking and above standard holidays