Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Days Only)

Plymouth
6 months ago
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Day Shift)

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Shifts: 3 on 3 off, day shift (11am - 11pm)

Salary: Circa £45,000 - £50,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) + Benefits Package

Are you a skilled engineer looking to make a real impact in the world of medical technology?

My client, a global leader in medical technology, is looking for a passionate and experienced Shift Engineering Technician to join our team in Plymouth. You'll be part of a dynamic team, playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production lines.

Responsibilities:

Guide and support Production Technicians in developing their skills in fault diagnosis and understanding new and existing technologies.
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs, increase efficiency, enhance quality, and improve safety standards. Leverage systems like MES, SAP, and production downtime data to drive these improvements.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and mechanical issues within our production areas.
Maintain and improve equipment performance through preventative maintenance and repair.
Lead small process improvement projects, working with cross-functional teams (Toolroom, Quality, Validation, etc.) to ensure successful completion.

Requirements:

Proven track record in a high-volume assembly and manufacturing environment.
Solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, electrical and servo systems.
Strong communication skills and a positive, collaborative mindset.
Have completed an onsite apprenticeship or hold a ONC / HNC / NVQ in an Engineering subject.

Benefits:

24 Days Holiday (25 after 5 years)
Share Save Scheme (matched up to £150/month)
Matched Contribution Pension Scheme (up to 10% of salary)
Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover
Private Medical Insurance
Reward and Recognition Program
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Benefits
Subsidized Canteen
Free Car ParkingRandstad 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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