Maintenance Engineer

Your new companyWe have an opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical skills for a local manufacturer based near Thetford, working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights)Your new roleAs part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for minimising operational downtime and maximising operational efficiencies through ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of the plant and machinery. You will be able to swiftly respond to production breakdowns and deliver planned preventative maintenance on a wide range of highly automated machinery, such as conveyors, extruders, palletisers, vacuum packers, form sealers and wrapping machines. You will also carry out fault-finding on PLC systems, complete electrical installation and carry out project work. What you'll need to succeedYou will have experience in maintenance engineering, relevant electrical and mechanical qualifications (C&G, NVQ or similar) experience of PLC systems, experience of CMMS systems. What you'll get in returnA starting salary in excess of £47800, company bonus and quarterly bonus scheme, company pension scheme, employee discount scheme, life assurance, sick pay scheme, health & wellbeing programme including free flu jabs.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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