Maintenance Engineer

Norwich
2 months ago
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Maintenance Engineer

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Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Are you an accomplished Maintenance Engineer yearning for a role where your technical prowess is truly recognized and your strategic input makes a real difference? Do you thrive in an environment that champions innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth? We are actively seeking a highly skilled and ambitious individual to join our industry-leading team in Norwich.

This is an unparalleled opportunity for a driven engineer to assume a critical position within our cutting-edge facility. You will be instrumental in optimizing the performance of our sophisticated machinery and systems, directly contributing to our operational excellence, efficiency, and ambitious expansion initiatives.

Why This Role is a Game Changer:

Exceptional Remuneration: A highly competitive salary of £54,362 per annum, reflecting the significance of this role and the caliber of talent we aim to attract.

Optimal Working Schedule: Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday day shift, ensuring an excellent work-life balance and a predictable routine.

Pioneering Technology: Engage with the very latest automated systems, robotics, and advanced machinery, providing unparalleled opportunities for learning and development.

Empowered and Autonomous: We foster an environment where engineers are given the freedom and resources to excel. Your expertise will be sought after, respected, and implemented.

Clear Career Trajectory: This is not merely a job; it's a strategic pathway to substantial career progression. We are deeply committed to internal advancement and heavily invest in our employees' professional development and training.

Dynamic & Collaborative Culture: Become part of a highly supportive and exceptionally skilled team dedicated to achieving collective goals and cultivating a positive, forward-thinking workplace.

What We're Looking For:

We are searching for an individual who is not only a technical expert but also possesses a strong analytical mind, an innovative approach to problem-solving, and an unwavering passion for engineering excellence.

Extensive proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, ideally within a high-volume manufacturing, production, or advanced industrial setting.

Superior electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis and rectification skills.

Proficiency with complex PLC systems, SCADA, industrial control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics (essential).

A proactive and strategic approach to preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance technologies, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaborative team-working abilities.

Relevant advanced engineering qualifications (e.g., HND/Degree in Engineering, C&G, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent).

Ready to Redefine Your Career?

If you are a top-tier Senior Maintenance Engineer prepared for a challenging yet profoundly rewarding role that offers outstanding compensation, a clear trajectory for advancement, and an exceptional work-life balance, we are eager to hear from you!

Apply now and embark on the next transformative phase of your engineering career.

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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