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Engineering Technician 11am-11pm

DK Recruitment
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Plymouth, Devon PL7 1RF, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • DK Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join a global Medical Manufacturer in Plymouth.
  • The role involves providing technical support to Production Technicians and leading process improvement projects.
  • Candidates must have at least a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and proven experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
  • The position offers a salary of £35,000 to £40,000, along with a range of benefits including a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and 24 days of holiday.
  • Successful applicants will need strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities to mentor less experienced associates.

DK Recruitment are working with a global Medical Manufacturer who are looking to offer an experienced and qualified Electrical Technician a new career and join their successful team based in Plymouth.

Our client can offer a passionate, committed and rewarding culture for you to grow and thrive within your role.

As a Shift Engineering Technician, where you will play a crucial role in supporting the Process group in addressing technical challenges within our production areas.

Working 3 on 3 off 1100-2300

Main Duties:

  • Provide technical expertise and support to Production Technicians in resolving complex machine-related faults.
  • Identify and implement improvements to existing equipment, focusing on cost reductions, productivity, quality, and health & safety.
  • Assist Project and Process Groups during the installation and start-up of new equipment, contributing to continuous improvement programmes.
  • Lead small process improvement projects, coordinating relevant skills such as Toolroom, Quality, and Validation.
  • Act as a process expert for specific equipment, guiding others and sharing knowledge.
  • Mentor Production Technicians, fostering their development in fault diagnosis and technology utilisation.
  • Utilise technology, including PCs, HMI screens, and MES, for effective fault diagnosis and equipment management.

Education & Experience:

  • At least a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in a similar high-volume assembly and manufacturing role.
  • Proficient IT skills for operating SAP systems to log maintenance, order parts, and diagnose faults using data.
  • Strong engineering aptitude with the ability to fault find and resolve technical problems.
  • Background in hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, electrical, and servo systems is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills, with a positive attitude and patience when mentoring and assisting less experienced associates.

Benefits:

  • Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
  • Life assurance and critical illness cover
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month
  • Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
  • Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
  • Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
  • Subsidized canteen
  • Free car parking
  • 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.