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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Egham
6 days ago
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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Engineering & Automation

About the role

Our client is seeking qualified Electrical Engineers to work on a variety of electrical and mechanical engineering and automated equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the productivity and output of cargo and loading equipment by performing maintenance duties in compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards, and team working practices.

This is a 4 on 4 off shift pattern across days and nights

Your Impact

Drive to improve the day-to-day efficiency of electrical and mechanical equipment
Planned and preventative electrical maintenance

What You'll Do

The day to day

Carry out planned preventative maintenance on all equipment
Respond quickly to electrical breakdown situations and carry out effective corrective maintenance regimes.
Troubleshoot and rectify electrical faults in a range of field devices, including motor controllers, sensors, and electrical machinery.
Log all work carried out
Demonstrate problem-solving skills and carry out effective root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues.
Maintain a professional manner at all times
Ensure that contract service level agreements (SLAs) are achieved
Provide cover for other service technicians and shifts when necessary.
Adhere to company legislative Health & Safety regulations and policies at all times, ensuring a safe and tidy working environment.
Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate precisely both in writing and verbally at all levels.
Computer literate and able to use CMMS systems.
Ability to read and interpret drawings.
Ability to plan and prioritise workload, work on own initiative as well as a member of a team, and work overtime as required.

What You'll Need

Qualifications

Time served Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.
City & Guilds/NVQ level 3 or above in electrical discipline.
Previous experience within an FMCG manufacturing, automated warehousing environment or industrial environment (desirable).
Desirable: Multiskilled, experience in using PLCs and diagnostics, experience in training/coaching.This is a permanent position and will require a Full Airside Pass for Heathrow Airport, the below will need to be completed to be allowed access to work at Heathrow.

5 Year work history or reference
DBS Clearance

What We Offer

Competitive £47,000 salary and benefits package
Professional development and growth

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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