Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Tamworth
10 months ago
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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £44,000

Location: Tamworth
Shift Pattern: Double Days 6-3 & 1-10
Benefits:

25 Days Holiday
7% Matched Pension
Westfield Health Care
About the Company: Join a world-leading packaging provider with a global presence and a commitment to sustainability and quality. This organization incorporates state-of-the-art production facilities and specializes in manufacturing paint cans, pails, and totes for the automation industry from their site in Tamworth. They operate on a global scale, with strategic partnerships that enhance their supply chain. The site has over 200 staff, and they are looking to add to their growing team due to expansion!

My client is looking for a dedicated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support their operations in this dynamic manufacturing environment.

Experience Required:

Proven experience in maintenance and repairing bespoke machinery that manufactures parts with high precision and accuracy.
Knowledge in PLC fault-finding, diagnosis, and repair of industrial machinery.
Replace and repair electrical and mechanical components, such as panels, sensors, relays, safety circuits, and motors.
Oversee maintenance activities, ensuring planned maintenance is applied to all equipment to achieve maximum site efficiency and minimize downtime.
Proven track record in a manufacturing environment as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer.
Qualifications Required:

Minimum Level 3 Qualification: An NVQ Level 3.
Key Responsibilities:

Routine Servicing: Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on plastic molding and manufacturing machines, automated robots, and related equipment in the role of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer.
Fault Diagnosis: Attend to breakdowns, identify faults, and solve problems swiftly to reduce production downtime.
Quality Assurance: Ensure all maintenance work meets high-quality standards and adheres to safety regulations.
Continuous Improvement: Be involved in improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Safety First: Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring personal protective equipment is available and used correctly.
What You Will Bring:

Technical Skills: Apply your technical expertise as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to improve machine uptime and support operational targets.
Fast-Paced Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced production environment, adapting quickly to challenges.
Training & Development: My client offers comprehensive in-house training and opportunities for external training to help you grow your skills and advance your career as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

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