DK Recruitment are looking for an experiencedShift Maintenance Engineerto join our client's manufacturing plant in Plymouth. This role is vital for supporting the efficient operation of the factory through maintenance, reactive repairs, troubleshooting and any other tasks deemed appropriate by the Engineering Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry outreactive maintenanceon all plant, equipment, services, and buildings, including electrical and mechanicalfault findingand repairs.
- Carry outplanned preventative maintenance(PPM) and monitoring as per schedules.
- Assist with developing and implementing line improvements.
- Record and communicate all findings.
- Assist with projects and the installation and commissioning of new plant.
- Liaise with outside contractors where required.
- Work with team leaders and management team to ensure targets are met onsafety,safety, quality, efficiency, energy, and waste.
- Communicate effectively with the Engineering Manager on all engineering and production issues.
- Assist in controlling department budgets.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
The successful candidate should maintain a flexible role in the operation, covering scheduled holidays, additional hours needed, including callouts when required.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Apprentice-trainedin a relevant trade (or equivalent) with an associated qualification.
- Engineering experiencein a high-volume production environment is essential and able to identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Knowledge and skills in at least several of the following:
- Electrical and mechanicalfault finding
- Bench fitting, servicing, and maintenance
- Fabricationandwelding
- Hydraulicsandpneumatics
- Equipmentinstallation
Hours: 6am-6pm Thursday-Saturday working in 1 in 2 Sundays