Engineering Technician

GPS Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking an Engineering Technician in Bradford to support the maintenance of high-speed production machinery. The role involves pro-active maintenance and capital project support. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and electrical engineering experience and problem-solving skills, along with relevant software familiarity. This position also encourages continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Strong Mechanical Engineering experience with HNC Electrical Engineering.
• Strong Electrical Engineering experience with HNC Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Familiarity with MS Project

Problem solving skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Fault finding (mechanical and electrical)

Pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge

Ability to organize workload

Electrical knowledge

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

HNC Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC (Mitsubishi and Siemens)

Electrical inspection and test (C&G 2391)

Job description

Role: Engineering Technician

Location: Bradford

Hours: Double Days (6-2 & 2-10) 37.50 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

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• 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