Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

As part of the Plant Engineering/Maintenance team in Northampton, working on a weekly rotating shift pattern  / , you will have the opportunity to engineer solutions and maintain systems for our radiators production for the power generation industry.

As a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, reporting to the Manager, Plant Engineering/Maintenance, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving all machinery used in the manufacturing process, periodically inspecting systems to ensure optimal functioning and troubleshooting problems.

• Fault finding skills and an understanding of schematics is essential
• Ability to read engineering diagrams/drawings/schematics
• Recent experience of working with punch presses, ovens and ancillary machinery
• Recent experience of working with conveyors and automated production lines
• Recent experience in gearboxes, pumps, pneumatics and hydraulics
• Basic understanding of automation and electrics
• Understanding and ability to work with switchgears, controllers, PLCs and CNC controlled circuits
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively, while working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• An organised and self-motivated team player with a positive can-do attitude
• Ability to follow processes, especially health and safety/manual handling
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Good communication skills
• Practical, hands-on person
• Manufacturing background desirable but not essential
• Mechanically qualified (a minimum of City and Guilds technician level); time served indentured apprenticeship would be preferred – must be able to evidence these at interview

A manual environment, lifting heavy equipment with magnetic hoists and chain/strap hoists.

• Retention bonus (up-to £650)
• 4 x life assurance
• Sick Pay scheme
• Pension
• Holiday 23 days per year plus bank/public holidays
• Free hot drinks
• Access to retail discounts
• Medicash

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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