Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Walsall
6 days ago
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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically biased)

Walsall, West Midlands

Double day shift (0600ams - 1600hrs / 1400hrs to 2200hrs)

£45,000+

Competitive salary, Company pension scheme, Discretionary Bonus (performance-based), 25+ annual leave + Bank Holidays, Overtime, Substantial training

A leading manufacturing company within the construction sector has an exciting opportunity for an electrically biased multiskilled maintenance engineer to join their well-established Engineering Team.

This opportunity offers great security and stability in the current economic climate. With progressive training and development whilst being supported by a friendly and welcoming team.

Skills required

18th Edition Electrical wiring regulations
HNC, City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or similar)
A minimum of 5+ years industry experience in the high-volume manufacturing sector
Proficient in conducting preplanned and schedule maintenance and reactive maintenance for a wide electrical and mechanical machinery, parts and components
Strong electrical maintenance capability, proficient in electrical fault-finding, single-phase and three-phase machinery, AD DC motors, relays, switches and sensors and panel wiring
Use of Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Ability to read and implement electrical and technical drawings
Experience in CAD or similar software programmes
Knowledge of Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems, processes and drawings; knowledge of belts, chains, pulleys, conveyors, gearboxes
Knowledge of PLCs is highly desirable
Sound knowledge of cold rolling and cold pressing processes & techniques (desirable)
Sound knowledge of health & safety legislation requirements (desirable)
Sound knowledge of general quality & environmental legislation requirements (desirable)Responsibilities (non-exhuastive list)

Routine, preventive maintenance and reactive across the site and to diagnose and propose solutions for all engineering plant breakdowns/failures
Continuously improve performance, efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness of engineering products and systems by developing, supporting and driving improvement opportunities and best practices approaches
Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling & installing components.
Support the engineering function in the development of new electrical engineering parts, products, new tooling and new engineering processes.
Ensure all equipment, machinery, parts and fork-lift trucks are operated in accordance with health & safety, quality, environmental, compliance and sustainability policy requirements.
Participate in Training and Continuous Professional Development, as required

Company Information

Our client is a leading manufacturer of building material products, operating on a global scale

If interested in the above opportunity, please forward your CV to Tom Phillips at Hunter Selection via

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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