Due to significant new investment in personnel, processes and plant throughout 2020, there are opportunities for up to 5 experienced, driven and committed Electrically-biased Maintenance Engineers to join them on Permanent contracts. 

Working hours available include:

AM Shift = 7.00am - 3.00pm

PM Shift = 3.00pm - 11.00pm

Night Shift = 11.00pm - 7.00am

Weekend Shift (Days) = 7.00am - 7.00pm

Weekend Shift (Nights) = 7.00pm - 7.00am

To provide hands-on, Electrical assistance in the maintenance, installation, commissioning, fault finding and decommissioning of plant and equipment. Mechanical aspects of the job may also be tasked.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide reactive technical assistance and support in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of manufacturing equipment and associated plant
• Undertake robust plant malfunction repairs
• Carry out fault-finding and refurbishments as necessary
• Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules as required
• Develop and refine operating procedures to maximize efficiency and minimize waste (scrap, re-work and unplanned inspection)
• Train operators in the safe operation of equipment and promote up-skilling
• Develop and maintain process and plant efficiency and utilization measures to use as a tool for continuous improvement.
• Continuously strive to eliminate and reduce waste of any kind within the manufacturing process, scrap, re-work and consumables.
• Develop and implement planned maintenance of jigs, fixtures, plant and other equipment to minimise efficiency losses to production whilst carefully controlling costs.
• Assist in the integration of new plant and equipment into the production environment.
• Set and strive to improve housekeeping standards through the use of the 5S approach.

Experience & Qualifications required:

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing or relevant Industrial environment is essential
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations will be required
• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced reactive environment is essential
• Experience of working with plastic moulding machinery, robots, laser welders, coating machinery etc. would be beneficial but not essential
• Ability to manage projects in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of PLC programming and fault finding would be beneficial
• Experience of robotic programming is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrable track record of problem solving
• Able to use own initiative to effectively manage and prioritise workload
• Able to work inclusively in a team environment

If you have the relevant experience and would like to explore these excellent opportunities, please apply with your up to date CV or contact Ian at Black Cat Recruitment for more information.