Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

Waresley, Worcestershire
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Electrical Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

Service & Maintenance Engineer

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician? Have you completed an accredited apprenticeship and are multi-skilled in both electrical and mechanical functions?

If your answer is Yes to the above questions, apply immediately with your updated CV and our team will contact to discuss more details about the job.

Our client, Caterpillar Peterlee, is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing 7 variants used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and a state-of-the-art paint plant.

The facility is easily accessible via bus, car and train and is located just off the A19. The nearest bus stop is just outside of the facility and the nearest train station is located in Horden; a 9 minute drive away from the site. With routes from Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool and Seaham!

Job title: Maintenance Technician

Job type: Temporary - Ongoing

Location: Peterlee,SR8 2HX

Pay Rates:

Up to £46,514 Dependant on Experience (paid overtime available)

Working Hours:

36.5 hours per weekShifts:

4 Crew, 3 Shifts per week (days/nights rotation, Mon - Sat)

Key Tasks and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Completing planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown maintenance on:
Automated Metal Cutting Equipment including Laser and Plasma
Automated Paint Plant
Robotic Welding Systems
Welding equipment
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Electronic Torque equipment
Automated Moving Lines/AGVs
Hydraulic Presses
Overhead and Semi Goliath Cranes
Completing Dynamic Risk Assessments along with adhering to the company's Health and Safety policy
Utilising the Computerised Maintenance Management System (SAP PM, Agility etc) to review previous breakdown data and record actions taken on breakdown recoveries
Diagnosing PLC concerns and implementing program changes
Complete training and further learning as required
Breakdown root cause identification and countermeasure implementationRequirements:

Experience relevant to an industrial manufacturing environment
Completed an accredited apprenticeship and be multi-skilled in electrical and mechanical functions (electrical preferred)Benefits:

On-going assignment with the potential for permanent employment should the opportunity arise.
16 Rest Days during 4-week shift cycle (57%)
182.5 Annual holiday hours plus bank holidays (Pro-rata)
Additional holiday hours awarded every 2-years (max x40 hours)
Monthly bonus
Free onsite parking
Onsite GymIf you're passionate about working for a world-renowned manufacturing leader, then apply today!

This is an ongoing, long term temporary contract role.

Please be aware that PPE is mandatory on the factory floor. This will include ear defenders, overalls and safety boots and will be supplied to you.

Previous applicants are welcome to reapply

Apply today to gain a foot in the door and further your career within an industry world leader!

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

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