Hands-On Maintenance Engineer – PLC & Electrical

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer is sought to own maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. You will support production of Animal Feed, AdBlue, Antifreeze, Screenwash and other products, driving improvements and minimising downtime.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, service lines and pneumatic systems, and coordinate with suppliers for parts and support. PLC fault finding is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical engineer with recognised qualification.
• Experience in electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors and industrial systems.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Skilled in mechanical maintenance of production equipment and pneumatics.
• PLC fault finding experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day maintenance across production.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical fault-finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain filling lines, blending equipment, pumps, conveyors and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Source and order parts and maintenance consumables; manage spare parts inventory.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors for technical support when required.
• Lead minor engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Assist with training and ensure high safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatics

Read electrical schematics

PLC fault finding

Problem-solving

Ownership

Communication skills

Education

Qualified electrical engineer

Job description

A hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer is sought to own maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. You will support production of Animal Feed, AdBlue, Antifreeze, Screenwash and other products, driving improvements and minimising downtime.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, service lines and pneumatic systems, and coordinate with suppliers for parts and support. PLC fault finding is advantageous.