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Engineering Technician (Electrical of Mechanical)
Night Shift - 2300 to 1100 3 on 3 off - Salary - £44,400 to £50k DOE
DK Recruitment are working with a global Medical Manufacturer who are looking to offer an experienced and qualified Electrical or Mechanical 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.
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)
