Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Automation)

Witney
11 months ago
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Title: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

Shifts: Monday - Friday (double days) + on call rota

Salary: Circa £45,000 -£50,000 (OTE £50,000 - £55,000)

We are hiring for a multiskilled maintenance engineer with several years experience in an automated warehouse or production environment to join the team on a permanent basis. This on-site role requires providing technical support, maintenance, and repairs to ensure smooth system operation. You will serve as the primary technical contact, proactively resolving issues, and optimizing performance.

Requirements:

Several years experience working within a fast-paced automated environment.
Must have completed an onsite apprenticeship or hold a nationally recognized engineering qualification.
Must be a team player, willing to hit the ground running and enthusiastic to learn.
Be familiar with electrical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, maintenance, repairs and replacements.
Previous experience with the following equipment would be highly beneficial; hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor systems, drives, sensors, three phase motors, controls/PLCs and robotics.

Benefits:

Unrivalled Progression
Well Known Reputable Company
Online Discount Platform
Training on the newest automated technology
Advanced Recognised Training
Free Onsite Parking
Extended Holiday Package
Contributory Pensions Scheme
Sociable Energetic Work Environment
Uncapped Development Opportunities

Titles; Multiskilled, Maintenance, Technician, Electrical, Automation, Project, EC&I, Production, Manufacturing Engineer or Technician.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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