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An experienced Manufacturing Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is required for an industry leading manufacturer on the outskirts of Plymouth. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role within the team carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance work on special purpose built machinery. This is a varied and challenging role with training and technical progression available.
Work pattern: Alternating Shifts (Week 1 0600-1400hrs, weeks 2 1400hrs - 2200hrs Mon-Fri)
Permanent position
Key Responsibilities / Tasks:
• Identify repeat problems and assist in the corrective actions to remove the cause.
• Fault diagnosis and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam and robotic machinery.
• Responding to all machinery breakdowns in a timely manner to minimalise downtime.
• Ensure PPM activities are carried out within scheduled times.
• Implement and support TPM/PPM across the site.
• Assist with machinery moves; Work with the production team to assist with the installation of new machinery, commissioning and decommissioning of new machinery.
• Liaise with external contractors if required.
• Be responsible for meeting individual KPl's.
• Be aware of hazards around the site, and be proactive in identifying them and supporting removal of hazards identified by others.
• Ensure that a risk assessment is carried prior to start of work, and to reassess is the if there is any changes during the work task.
• Actively champion Health and Safety, ensuring a safe workplace for all staff.
Experience/ Qualifications and Candidate Attributes Required:
• HNC/HND or minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience of working as a mechanical maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment coupled with specific experience of both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Excellent problem solving skills coupled with excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills and an awareness of appropriate health and safety regulations.
• An excellent team player, with the ability to work under pressure.
• The ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings.
Company Benefits available:
• Training and Development.
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Life assurance (1x your annual salary)
• 5 year loyalty bonus
• Discounts with major retailers
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme.
