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Experienced, Senior Maintenance Technician required for global manufacturer at their site on the outskirts of Plymouth. Reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will provide Maintenance, Process Improvement, Installation & Commissioning support primarily to Production, but also to Facilities, Manufacturing Engineering, and other departments on site. The role is biased towards electrical/electro-mechanical control system knowledge. The primary KPI is to reduce plant breakdowns through the proactive implementation of PPM and plant improvement activities.
To apply for this role, candidates must hold the immediate right to work in the UK.
Key Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
Resolve breakdowns and follow action plans to improve KPIs.
Improve the machinery breakdown KPIs through the active completion and review of PPM.
Accept and identify process and machinery improvement projects that will improve the H&S, output, efficiency or reliability of plant and equipment.
Participate in the installation and commissioning of new lines, services, and equipment.
Support the Maintenance team in the improvement of department processes.
Essential Experience / Qualifications and Attributes Required:
Minimum of 3 years experience in an engineering/maintenance-based role within a multi-functional manufacturing facility.
NVQ Level 4/City & Guilds/OND or equivalent mechanical/electrical/engineering biased qualification or time served knowledge.
Ability to plan and balance daily work schedule based on PPM requirements whilst addressing plant and machinery breakdowns.
Experience of working on plant improvement projects.
General understanding of mechanical control principles.
A sound working knowledge of the following - Electronic schematic drawings, Automation/ Controls Systems and how they function, Ergonomics / Health and safety, and an awareness of overall behavioural standards and compliance in the workplace, Planned Preventative maintenance PPMs, PLC fault diagnostics skills to modular level, CMMS, Testing Analogue / Digital Electronic Circuits, De-bugging to component level, Recording and reporting data to customers, Lean manufacturing & 5s.
IT literacy MS Word, Excel, Power-point.
The package
Starting salary up to £35K.
5% Company bonus.
Half day Friday.
36 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (28 days + 8 days Bank Holiday)
Holiday Buy & Sell programme.
Health & Wellbeing Support Options.
Gym Flex.
Access to internal mentors globally.
Shopping and dining discounts.
Pension.
Company Shares scheme.
If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician and are looking for a new challenge, please submit an up to date CV by using the apply button.
For an informal chat about this position please call Samantha Luxton on 01752 252533.
