Maintenance Technician

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, 3 SHIFTS MONDAY TO FRIDAY, £47,000 PLUS BONUS, OVERTIME AND BENEFITS.

Major European Company, great place to work, friendly site with exciting new phase of development ahead.

Our client is a leading name in several fields of manufacturing, with a major European and UK presence spanning numerous operational plants. As part of the continued growth of the business they are presently seeking a Maintenance Technician with either electrical bias or a good level of multi skilling to provide engineering support for their operation in Manchester.

Provide the on-site engineering maintenance cover required to meet the needs of an expanding business. A time-served engineer able to carry out fault finding and repairs to a range of manufacturing equipment. Strong oral and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills essential as well as a broad knowledge of all aspects of engineering and site facilities.

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on all production equipment (PPM).
• Diagnose and rectify issues promptly to minimise downtime and enhance productivity.
• Uphold compliance with safety regulations and champion a culture of safety on site.
• To help plan maintenance schedules and update the CMMS system accurately, including CI activities/repairs/upgrades and modifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to co-ordinate maintenance schedules and optimise equipment efficiency.
• Conduct routine inspection to identify potential problems and implement pro-active measures to enhance equipment reliable.
• Form part of project teams when required.
• Good fault diagnosis skills and the ability to rectify breakdowns on production machinery and site facilities.
• Have a good understanding of the different types of drawings.
• Suggest improvements and where appropriate carry out associated modifications as small projects (continuous improvement).
• Handover shift meeting at end of shift.

• Good level of written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Time served apprenticed trained (mechanical, electrical or multi skilled)
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Confident to respond positively when under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team working skills to work co-operatively and liaise with departments
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• An awareness of Health and Safety Legislation

In the Oldham / Rochdale / Middleton area.