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Thrive Personnel Ltd are seeking a skilled and proactive, Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join our client in Bradford.
This role is ideal for an experienced maintenance engineer with a strong electrical focus who is ready to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, ensuring that all factory equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably. Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll play a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime. The role requires a willingness to work flexibly around the production focused needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance: Perform electrical servicing, troubleshooting, and repair on a wide range of factory equipment, ensuring machines operate at optimal efficiency.
Rapid Response to Breakdowns: Respond promptly to breakdowns, minimizing downtime, and restoring production operations quickly and effectively.
Technical Diagnostics: Diagnose electrical faults, implement repairs, and thoroughly test machinery before returning it to production.
Preventative Maintenance: Maintain comprehensive records of equipment repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance tasks to support continued efficiency and compliance.
Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the team to identify process improvements and implement efficiency measures to support production goals.
Spare Parts Management: Identify and order electrical components as required, ensuring parts are readily available and inventory is efficiently managed.
Work closely with other departments, clearly communicating equipment issues and updates to foster an environment of teamwork and shared goals.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Strong electrical & mechanical engineering background with hands-on experience.
Proficiency in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of programming and troubleshooting.
Experience with preventive maintenance systems
Qualifications: Formal electrical engineering qualification (minimum level 3) with a multi-skilled focus.
Health & Safety Knowledge: solid understanding of safety practices and standards.
Basic proficiency with IT systems
This is a permanent vacancy with a fast moving business currently going through considerable expansion.
