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Vacancy: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Allerton Bywater, Castleford
Hours: Continental Shift Pattern
Salary: £38000 + Overtime (OTE £50000) and Company Benefits
This Multi Skilled Engineer opportunity is working at a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. You will be joining the engineering team based at the Castleford facility, where they combine their in depth-knowledge of recycling with ground-breaking technology. The goal is to repurpose plastic for the greater good. As a Multi Skilled Engineer you will:
- Be responsible for supporting all engineering breakdowns, diagnosing faults as soon as possible and replacement of machine parts
- Rectify all hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical issues
- Enhance, repair and maintain all the Plant, Equipment and Services within the manufacturing facility as per the preventative maintenance schedule and update the maintenance log
- Assist with the installation and commission of new machinery and equipment with the support of specialist Tool Room Engineers
- Have involvement with improvement projects during planned downtime and identifying engineering solutions to maximise efficiency of the plant
- Maintain relationships with appropriate plant and services contractors/ suppliers and arrange for such suppliers to undertake the engineering works that are required through breakdowns, maintenance and project/ enhancement work
We are keen to speak to people about thisMulti Skilled Engineer opportunity with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in fast-paced environment: subject to numerous priority changes and short-notice activity
- Level 3 NVQ or Equivalent in Electrical or Multi Skilled Engineering (required)
- GCSE Grade C and above or equivalent Maths and English (desirable)
- Proven working knowledge of plant maintenance and repairs including: Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic and mechanical systems
- Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings
- Possesses understanding of health and safety processes and safe methods of working
- The ability to work on a rotating shift pattern - continental shift
- Shows flexibility to work occasional overtime/holiday cover/absence
The company have over 2,500 colleagues in 20 manufacturing facilities, two corporate & sales offices and three R&D facilities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Continental Europe, and China. They operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment and have significant growth plans, acquiring four businesses within the past year. You will be working a continental shift pattern. If this sounds like the Multi Skilled Engineer opportunity for you, click the apply link online and send an updated copy of your CV today!
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
