Engineering Technician - Moulding (Night Shift)

Plymouth
2 weeks ago
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Are you a "go-to" technical expert in high-volume moulding? Do you thrive on solving complex machinery breakdowns?

A global leader in manufacturing is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to join its dedicated night shift team. This is a crucial role supporting our production associates, acting as the senior technical expert on shift.

We're looking for a hands-on problem solver. When a complex breakdown occurs, you'll be the one to diagnose the fault, find the solution, and implement robust repairs to prevent it from happening again. This is a chance to use your deep expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics in a fast-paced, highly automated environment.

Why You'll Love This Role

This position offers a unique work-life balance that gives you three full days off for every three you work.

Exceptional Earning Potential: Enjoy a massive 48% shift premium on top of a competitive base salary.

Great Work-Life Balance: The "3 on, 3 off" schedule gives you half the week off, every week.

Excellent Benefits: This role comes with a generous annual leave allowance, a strong pension scheme, private medical options, and other perks.

Career Growth: You will have the opportunity to mentor and train other technical associates, helping to build the team's skill set.

Your Key Responsibilities

Be the Problem Solver: Act as the technical expert for the night shift, guiding associates in resolving complex machine-related faults.

Drive Improvements: Proactively identify improvements to existing equipment to enhance safety, reduce costs, and increase productivity.

Maintain Standards: Ensure all moulding equipment is set up and validated according to established standards.

Mentor Your Team: Actively train and coach technical associates, transferring your knowledge and promoting a culture of quality.

Manage Maintenance: Coordinate preventative maintenance activities to ensure tasks are completed on time and production targets are met.

What We're Looking For

A qualification (at least Level 3) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent time-served experience.

Proven hands-on experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment, specifically within the moulding discipline.

Strong technical aptitude for fault-finding in complex systems.

A background in hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, electrical, and servo systems is highly desirable.

Proficiency in using IT systems (like SAP) to log maintenance and manage parts.

Excellent communication skills with the patience and positive attitude needed to mentor and assist your team.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 (base) plus Shift Premium: 37%

Pension: Up to 10% matched contribution

Leave: 240 hours annual leave

Health: Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover

Perks: Share save scheme, subsidized canteen, free parking, and Employee Assistance Program

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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