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Coleshill, Warwickshire
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Engineer - Manufacturing 12 month contract

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multiskilled Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in mechanical engineering and a passion for problem solving. They are on the lookout for a Maintenance Specialist to lead the processes in maintaining and preserving the efficiency of all equipment, production lines, and/or facilities.

Client Details

My client supply £0.5bn worth of technology solutions, products and services all year round to their clients within a range of market sectors which is across electrification, robotics, automation and motion.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

Defining maintenance plans for new/existing production lines and facilities, consulting on ways to improve reliability, maintainability, and safety of equipment and facilities
Fault finding and solving technical issues on equipment across the plant to achieve maximum performance from the production lines
Completing/implementing TPM, PPM and routine maintenance schedules for machines across the site
Responding to time critical breakdowns, malfunctions, and other operating problems thus minimizing disruption to the production process Profile

A successful Mechanical Engineer should have:

Beneficial to have a Time served/Qualification in Mechanical and or Electrical Engineering
Extensive knowledge of maintenance activities
Ability to read mechanical drawings to support manufacturing and machine improvements
Good communication skills at all levels within the business
Manufacturing background with ideal experience
Machining experience in a maintenance setting using tooling such as Lathes, Milling, grinding, drilling, welding etcJob Offer

Salary: £42,000

Shift pattern: Monday - Thursday 2pm - 10pm Friday 12pm - 6pm

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)

Open Job Market (internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally)

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