Engineering Technician

GPS Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Technician in Bradford. The successful candidate will work with advanced manufacturing equipment and be responsible for maintenance and continuous improvement of production machinery. Candidates should have experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, and familiarity with relevant software like AutoCAD and MS Project is essential.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with relevant software packages like MS Project, Word, Excel, AutoCAD.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Take responsibility for personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects to integrate new equipment.
• Carry out maintenance activities across automated production equipment.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Fault finding

Pneumatic knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

PLC (Mitsubishi and Siemens)

Problem solving skills

Ability to work both independently and in a team

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

HNC Mechanical Engineering

BS7671 wiring regulations

Electrical inspection and test (C&G 2391)

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Role: Engineering Technician

Location: Bradford

Hours: Double Days (6-2 & #removed# hours per week

Salary: Neg on experience + Overtime

GPS are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer who is looking to join a global manufacturing innovative company as a senior engineer with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment involving high speed production machinery. Working alongside a team of multi skilled engineers and machine operators who are responsible for maintaining highly efficient output involving Injection Moulding Machinery, Power Presses, Manufacturing Equipment, Lithographic Printing Presses, Pick and Place Robots and General Building Maintenance and Installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support capital projects to integrate new equipment and refurbishments
• Carry out pro-active and reactive maintenance activities across a wide variety of automated production equipment.
• Identify and carry out continuous improvement projects and installations of new equipment.
• Make suitable recommendations for ongoing continuous improvement initiatives
• Input ideas and take an active role in team briefings and communication meetings
• Liaise with Production Managers and the Engineering Manager to support departmental KPIs and ensure production targets are met
• Use CMMS to plan and manage daily work activities and improvement projects

Requirements

• Familiarity with relevant software packages such as MS Project, Word, Excel, AutoCAD etc
• Be aware of work requirement and take personal responsibility to work to deliver this
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team and seek assistance when required
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met to agreed cost and quality requirements
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions
• Take responsibility for personal development and enable and support the learning of others
• Fault finding both mechanical and electrical
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC (Mitsubishi and Siemens)
• Knowledge of inverters and drives
• Ability to work on own
• Undertake significant elements of the detailed design; e.g. calculations, drawings, sketches, reports etc, to achieve the optimum solution for the project

Desirable Education/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• HNC Electrical Engineering with strong Mechanical Engineering experience
• or
• HNC Mechanical Engineering with strong Electrical Engineering experience
• BS7671 wiring regulations 17th edition or 18th edition
• Electrical inspection and test (C&G 2391)
• IPAF MEWP 3a and3b