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Maintenance Engineer

Meridian Business Support
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job opportunity is for an Industrial Electrician or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with experience in an industrial environment.
  • Candidates are expected to have completed a time-served apprenticeship with a minimum level 3 qualification.
  • The role involves working a 3 shift rota and focuses on minimizing production downtime through troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • The salary for this position includes overtime pay ranging from £27 to £29 per hour.
  • Candidates should have demonstrated proficiency in industrial maintenance, with a preference for those experienced in PLCs, fabrication, and welding.
Industrial ElectricianThe Company:A fantastic opportunity for a skilled Electrician OR Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Technician with experience of working in an industrial, manufacturing, production or engineering environment.  Your role will be as a maintenance engineer ideally working a 3 shift rota (6am-2pm/2pm-10pm/10pm-6am).  You will work within a great team environment within one of Exeter largest facilities in a diverse role.  Job Responsibilities:
  • Minimise production downtime by trouble shooting breakdowns and preventing reoccurrences on a variety of Electrical and Mechanical equipment, and can be exposed to mechanical ones too.
  • Work with electrical and mechanical drawings and documentation undertake fault finding and modification of plant and equipment.
  • Use a Maintenance Management System carry out preventative/ planned maintenance work.
  • Contribute to improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and reducing recurring issues.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment adhering to all EHS Company policies.
  • Continuously enhance job knowledge through training and development opportunities.
Requirements:
  • Successful completion of a time-served apprenticeship with a minimum level 3 qualification, BTEC/City and Guilds or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in industrial maintenance and fault finding. on electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.
  • Proven competency in reading and interpreting electrical and /or mechanical diagrams as well as fault finding in control panels and on industrial systems.
  • Experience in any of the following will be advantageous: PLC’s, Fabrication, Welding, Vacuum Technology.
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with office software applications would be an advantage.
  • Resilient, resourceful approach, with sound judgment and decision-making skills. 
Pay and Hours:3 shift pattern (6am-2pm/2pm-10pm/10pm-6am) - OVERTIME PAID AT £27-29 PER HOURFunded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications25 days annual holiday Secure on-site parkingContributory pensionHealth care cash back planLife insurance Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

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