Equipment & Facilities Engineer

Milton, Cambridgeshire
2 months ago
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Equipment & Facilities Engineer |On site | 5 days a week
£35,000 to £45,000 + 15% shift allowance
Shift work: Early 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm
This roll also has an on-call element
 
You’ll be joining a hands-on engineering team in a busy production environment. This is a practical, get stuck in role where you’ll be visible on site and working closely with a close-knit group of engineers.
 
What you’ll be doing

Maintaining and fault finding on production equipment and site facilities
Working across electrical and mechanical systems
Supporting planned and reactive maintenance
Taking part in an on-call rota
Working closely with engineering and operations on site 
Knowledge, experience and Qualifications

Minimum BTEC Level 3 in an Engineering discipline. (Electrical/Mechanical)
Positive outlook with a strong internal drive to understand and improve machines, systems and processes
Demonstrable knowledge and experience deploying problem solving methodologies with a track record of results
Proactive attitude with willingness to collaborate cross-functionally
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Appreciation and experience working to preventative maintenance schedules
Maintenance and optimisation of automation systems
Experience and knowledge in the upkeep and repair of Pneumatic, Mechanical & Electrical systems
Working knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and associated metrics
Experience in working to and generating documentation including change management
Computer literate (MS Outlook, Excel, Teams etc.) 
Must have worked with

Pick and place robotics, CNC tools, vacuum systems, laser systems, plating lines, semiconductor systems
Chemical and gas systems, LEV, nitrogen, compressed air, DI water, vacuum, and HVAC systems 
Nice to have

Working knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
Experience with programming and vision system optimisation.
Exposure to optical, laser, or wire bonding systems.
Familiarity with HVAC and site services maintenance.
Experience supporting robotic systems and automated tool optimisation. 
On call

1 week in every 7 weeks
Monday 12:01am to Sunday 12:01am
Reducing to weekends only once night shift cover is in place
Overtime available if you want it 
If you’re looking for a hands-on engineering role with real responsibility and a team you’ll actually enjoy working with, drop me a message and let’s talk

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