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Job Title: Multi-Skilled Production Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Longridge

Remuneration: £45,000 - £51,000

Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time

Responsibilities:
Join our client's dynamic team as a Multi-Skilled Production Engineer! In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your mechanical and electrical expertise to ensure their production processes run smoothly. Your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting fault investigations up to PLC level and resolving issues efficiently.
Performing maintenance and repairs on a wide range of machinery, including robots, conveyors, and food processing equipment.
Executing electrical tasks such as sensor fixes, motor swaps, and inverter drives installation.
Engaging in proactive problem-solving and suggesting improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Collaborating with a team to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

If you have a "can-do" attitude and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we want to hear from you!

Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need:

Strong industrial work experience, alongside relevant mechanical and electrical skills.
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
Familiarity with PLC systems, including interrogation and modification (programming not required).
A proactive approach to learning and a desire to develop further skills and qualifications, such as becoming a Lean Champion.
Flexibility to perform shift work as required.

Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a self-sufficient, solutions-focused engineer who:

Embraces teamwork and contributes positively to group efforts.
Is willing to go above and beyond to ensure tasks are completed without complaint.
Possesses a strong desire to expand their knowledge and experience in the manufacturing sector.

Skills:
Your toolkit should include:

Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
Experience in fault finding and maintenance of 3-phase systems.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, including bearings, pneumatics, and conveyor repairs.
A background in process environments will be advantageous.

Join our client and play a key role in enhancing their production capabilities while developing your career in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a difference in the manufacturing & production industry, apply today!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

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