Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Multi-Skilled Engineer, providing essential engineering support to optimize production operations. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and access to training opportunities. You will be instrumental in maintaining equipment reliability and driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a role with one of the region's leading employers, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Enhanced sickness payments

Maternity & paternity payments

Free onsite parking

Store discounts

Death in service benefits

Group pension scheme

Access to training opportunities

Engaging company events

Attractive overtime rates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation of all maintenance activities and fault diagnosis.
• Execute routine maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Analytical skills

High-speed packaging automation

Robotics

Communication skills

Methodical approach

Education

Recognized apprenticeship program

Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Role: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Okehampton
Pay: £47,000
Hours: M-F 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm
Contract: Full time Permanent role
Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank holidays, enhanced sickness, maternity & paternity payments, free onsite parking and store discounts

Job Purpose of the Maintenance Engineer
Join our vibrant team as a Multi-Skilled Engineer and be instrumental in providing crucial engineering support to our production operations, ensuring optimal performance across all equipment while prioritizing safety and adherence to industry best practices.

Main duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer

1. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all maintenance activities, including fault diagnosis, spare parts usage, and root cause analysis.
2. Execute routine maintenance and planned preventative measures to uphold equipment reliability.
3. Swiftly respond to and resolve equipment breakdowns, minimizing production downtime.
4. Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to enhance cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge required for the Maintenance Engineer

1. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent.
2. Possession of a recognized engineering qualification.
3. Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
4. Proficiency in high-speed packaging automation and robotics.
5. Flexible approach to work schedules.
6. Strong electrical troubleshooting and analytical skills.
7. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
8. Methodical approach with a keen eye for detail.

Benefits for the Maintenance Engineer

1. Competitive salary with attractive overtime rates of 1.5X and plenty available.
2. Comprehensive benefits package including death in service, enhanced sickness, maternity, and paternity payments.
3. Group pension scheme with employer contributions.
4. Access to top-notch training opportunities in a dynamic work environment with promising career prospects.
5. Engaging company events to foster team camaraderie.
6. Discounted products.
7. Generous holiday allowance of 25 days + bank holidays.

If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer and would like to apply for this exciting role with one of the region’s leading employers, make an application via this advert.
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