Maintenance Engineer

Rugby
2 weeks ago
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Maintenance Engineer

Shift Maintenance Engineer (11.30am - 8pm Mon to Fri) - Electrical Bias

Rugby, Warwickshire

to £45k neg dep exp + generous benefits, overtime, pension and bonus

Our Rugby based client has been established globally for over a century and are recognised as market leaders in the manufacture and distribution of their niche sector solutions, and as a result of continued success and ongoing programme of strategic growth, are now seeking a multi skilled, electrically biased shift Maintenance Engineer to complement their professional engineering team.

Reporting to the Engineering and Process Improvement Manager and working as part of a multidisciplinary team of MHE engineers, the successful Maintenance Engineer candidate will be tasked with undertaking both PPM and reactive breakdown maintenance repairs on a range of automated systems and mechanical handling equipment including conveyors, shuttle systems cranes, robots and vision systems in a fast paced automated warehousing and distribution centre environment, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment is sustained at all times.

Core responsibilities for this varied and challenging Maintenance Engineer role will include (but not be limited to):

Performing reactive fault find, diagnosis and repair of various items of automated and manual mechanical handling equipment and analysing breakdowns to determine root cause and prevent re-occurrence, as well as proactive Planned Preventative Maintenance to ensure schedules are achieved.
Ensuring all KPI's and /or objectives set with by the Line Manager are performed effectively and within target and agreed parameters.
Working at height (up to 25m) and being part of the rescue at height team (Full training and PPE will be provided)
Delivering ongoing continuous improvements to equipment and assisting with projects where required, whilst developing and maintaining best practices
Working alongside and organising contractors where appropriate to ensure on time completion of projects whilst ensuring value for money is a priority, undertaking site visits where necessary to ensure work is carried out to required standards. To be considered for this exceptional opportunity with our globally renowned market leading client, you will essentially have successfully completed an electrical maintenance engineering apprenticeship or equivalent and demonstrate relevant engineering qualifications (ideally HND or above) and at least 3 years' previous experience of working in an electrically biased, multi-skilled maintenance engineering environment. With demonstrable technical knowledge of automation electrical systems, S7 PLC's and inverter driven systems, Profinet, Profibus, Can-Bus and ASI networks, you will also possess experience of working with barcode scanning networks, manual and automated picking cranes, along with pallet and tote conveyer systems and good all-round experience of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

In return, an attractive remuneration and benefits package coupled with both training and genuine career progression opportunities are available.

Contact the Maintenance Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to for further details

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