Shift Maintenance Technician

Belfast
11 months ago
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Shift Maintenance Technician job in Belfast working across a 5 week pattern with plenty of time off!

This manufacturing company are market leaders in their field, you'll be working with a highly skilled and well structured engineering team in a modern and forward thinking production setting.

Rotating days and nights across a 5 week pattern, a very appealing shift pattern with only 7 nights and almost 2 weeks off within the 5 week period!

You will be responsible for ensuring all facilities and equipment are maintained to high standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability. This role involves planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and working as part of a maintenance team to support production.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct planned preventative maintenance to ensure machinery and equipment remain in optimal working condition, reducing the risk of unexpected breakdowns.
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimise disruption to production.
Carry out daily inspections and checks on equipment, identifying any faults or areas for improvement.
Order and manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability for maintenance tasks and emergency repairs.
Work closely with production teams to understand machine performance and proactively identify potential issues.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including lockout/tagout procedures and safe working practices.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work, inspections, and compliance checks, including fire safety systems, emergency lighting, and safety equipment testing.
Train and support colleagues in maintenance best practices, including troubleshooting procedures and standard operating processes.
Monitor and improve energy efficiency by identifying opportunities to reduce power consumption and improve sustainability.
Respond to urgent maintenance requests and emergencies, ensuring quick resolution to minimise downtime.
Participate in company audits and ensure all maintenance procedures align with internal and external compliance requirements.
Communicate major or recurring equipment issues to management and provide recommendations for long-term improvements.

What We Are Looking For

Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
Proven maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Experience in electrical and mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings
Experience in pneumatics, inverters, servo drives and motors, robotics, process wiring, and safety controls
Experience in fitting and setting up mechanical components
Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Interested? APPLY NOW to discuss in more detail, OR if this role is not quite right for you, get in touch with Manpower to discuss what your next career move looks like

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