Mechanical/electrical Engineer

Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Trowbridge

Permanent, weekly 3 shift rotation

Annual salary: £38,000 + benefits

We are delighted to e working on behalf of a company recognised in its field of manufacturing. With sales offices, dealers, licensees, and customers in over 30 countries, they have a truly international presence.

It is a substantial manufacturer of specialised products, employing a substantial number of people, within a modern, clean environment.

We are delighted to be working with them to find a key individual to fulfil the role of multi skilled Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair the facilities and electrical equipment within their Trowbridge location.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a large, major manufacturer of specialist products.

Key Responsibilities :

• Carry out electrical repair and mechanical maintenance of plant and equipment across the factory site.
• Carry out fault diagnosis to detect and solve electrical faults on various electrical plant and equipment.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on equipment in line with maintenance schedule and report on irregularities.
• Equipment includes production machines, AC/DC Drives and Motors, PLC’s, and associated Test Machines.
• Interact with other operations staff with regards to fault finding and testing of equipment.
• Maintain records of all planned maintenance and testing schedules.
• Carrying out PAT testing and maintain accurate records.
• Repairing basic mechanical equipment.
• Carrying out regular checks on electrical and health and safety equipment to ensure they are maintained to a high standard and ensuring health and safety specifications are upheld.
• Carrying out small work installations.
• Maintenance of Facility/Office Services and Equipment - including Boilers, Compressors, Air Handling Units.
• Arranging work and liaising with outside contractors when required.
• Liaise with suppliers for quotes and servicing issues with respect to electrical products such as security, air Conditioning, lighting, and heating.
• Undertake other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent to the level of job.
• Comply with the maintenance processes and procedures.
• Comply with the Company Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• A willingness to undertake necessary training and to assist the Engineering team as and when required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Required Skills :

• Electrical engineering qualification.
• 17th Edition knowledge.
• Electrically skilled engineer - strong electrical knowledge and PLC knowledge.
• Project and Development Achievements.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding and maintenance skills.
• Experience of reactive maintenance.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Excellent mechanical or electrical engineering and maintenance skills.
• Relevant qualifications, NVQ 3 or equivalent, Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship.
• Ability to respond positively when under pressure.
• Knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to work unsupervised and on their own initiative.
• Good record keeping and IT skills.
• Able to work a weekly 3-shift rotation.
• Hands-on experience in electrical / mechanical engineering and general site maintenance.
• Ideally, experience working in a manufacturing industry.

If you wish to become part of an international organisation and have the passion & enthusiasm to use your skills to maintain a quality manufacturing environment, please send your CV urgently.

This vacancy is being advertised by New Resource Group. The services of the New Resource Group are that of an Employment Agency.