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Bala
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Shift Maintenance Engineer
PSI Talent is excited to announce a partnership with a well-known manufacturing company based in Bala. With continued growth and an increasing workload, this presents a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation
Shift Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:
As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in executing reactive, preventative, and proactive maintenance tasks for onsite electrical equipment.
Shift Maintenance Engineer Key Duties:

  • Provide exceptional electrical engineering support to the production team, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Execute planned maintenance duties with a proactive approach.
  • Respond promptly to breakdowns, maintain clear communication with relevant parties, and efficiently resolve issues.
  • Install electrical machinery with precision.
  • Troubleshoot PLCs, Industrial Control systems, and relay control circuits.
  • Proficiently work with the latest PLC technology, performing modifications and fault finding.
  • Interpret advanced electrical drawings.
  • Work with various drives and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation, logging all breakdowns and servicing work.
  • Working 4 on 4 off (days and nights)
    Shift Maintenance Engineer Experience:
  • Strong electrical knowledge – Essential.
  • Experience with equipment such as: hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, flow wrappers, and robots
  • Proficiency in PLCs – fault finding, basic programming, trouble shooting
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field – Essential.
  • 17th or 18th edition - Essential
    Shift Maintenance Engineer Benefits & Hours of work:
  • 20 days hols per year
  • Hours of work – day and night shift rotating pattern
  • Subsidised local gym membership included gym, pool and fitness classes
  • Free on-site parking
  • Signing bonus of £200 at weeks 13 and 26
  • Free on-site parking
    This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a globally recognised manufacturing company. Join us in this dynamic environment, where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.
    We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
    We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
    Please note sponsorship is not provided at any point, candidates candidates on PSW or requiring sponsorship will not be considered

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