Double Days Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

Interaction Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Double Days Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias in Kettering. The role offers a salary of £45,000-£46,000 per annum plus overtime and call-out allowance. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance and experience in PLC systems. The position includes 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and numerous training opportunities. This is a full-time, permanent role with a supportive team environment that promotes career progression.

Benefits

Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x rates

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Training opportunities

Career progression potential

Qualifications

• Required experience in manufacturing and/or production environment.
• Essential NVQ Level 3 and wiring regulations qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of drives and inverter systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned preventative maintenance schedules using CMMS.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical control systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Electrical control systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Basic welding and machining skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance

17th/18th edition wiring regulations

Job description

Role: Double Days Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Salary: £45,000-£46,000 per annum + Call out allowance + overtime (£50,000+ OTE)

Hours: Double Days (06.00-14.00/14.00-22.00) Monday–Friday + Call out 1 in 6 weeks

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Client:

Interaction Technical have partnered with a market leader in the flooring and foam conversion industry on their search for a time-served Multiskilled Engineer with a slight electrical bias to join their team. The client offers a great opportunity to work within an exciting industry, for a growing yet well-established company with lots of development and progression opportunities.

The Package:

• Overtime available and paid at 1.5x Monday to Saturday / 2x on Sundays
• Call out allowance of £150 for being on call + £77 if called out for 1 hour or less / any call out over an hour is paid at 1.5x
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training and progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment with career progression potential

The Duties:

• Develop and manage planned preventative maintenance schedules using CMMS
• Carry out in-depth fault finding and alterations to Allen & Bradley’s and Siemens PLC systems
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical control systems, mechanical assemblies, pneumatics, hydraulics, inverters and 3 phase equipment
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and support site safety initiatives including risk assessments and SOPs
• Manage small engineering projects and liaise with suppliers for parts and services

The Requirements:

• Previous experience within a similar manufacturing and/or production environment (essential)
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance or similar qualification alongside 17th and/or 18th edition wiring regulations (essential)
• Strong PLC fault-finding and minor alteration experience (essential)
• Strong knowledge of inverters, drives, hydraulics and pneumatic systems (essential)
• Apprentice trained engineer (advantageous)
• Basic welding and machining skills (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence

About Interaction Recruitment:

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across various industries in the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information about this position or to discuss other opportunities, please contact Julius on 07791 957500 or [e-mail]

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future.

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