Maintenance Engineer

Austin Fraser; Reading; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in Reading. This role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure the seamless operation of production processes through effective maintenance strategies. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems while playing a crucial role in preventing equipment failures. With excellent training and career development opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their skills in a supportive environment. Join a company that values your expertise and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary and bonuses.

Benefits

Service Bonus

KPI Bonus

Excellent Pension Contribution

Employee Benefits Package

26 Days Holidays Plus Bank Holidays

Training Opportunities

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineer Apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical.
• Good knowledge of Electrical/Mechanical Engineering in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous production by eliminating downtime through maintenance.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on various equipment.

Skills

Fault Finding

Maintenance of Equipment

Health & Safety Awareness

PLC Programming

Problem Solving

Education

Recognised Engineer Apprenticeship

NVQ, City and Guilds, ONC, BTEC or above

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

The Maintenance Engineer vacancy is working with a market leading manufacturer of building products, based in the Reading area. The position offers excellent opportunities for both training and career development.

What's in it for you as a Maintenance Engineer:

1. Hours of work: 42 hours per week from Monday to Friday - based on a rotational 3 shift pattern of 8-hour days, afternoons, and nights. 6 hours work is required every 3rd Saturday morning.
2. Salary: £57,134
3. Overtime at 1.5x for Monday to Saturday and 2x for Sundays and bank holidays
4. Service Bonus
5. KPI Bonus
6. Excellent pension company contribution, plus employee benefits package
7. Training and career development opportunities
8. 26 days holidays plus bank holidays

Main Duties & Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer include:

1. Ensure the continuous running of the production process by eliminating downtime through a safe and logical approach to fault finding and maintenance of equipment.
2. You'll be involved in a variety of tasks, ensuring a proactive approach to preventing equipment failure. Working on various types of equipment including complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic control systems, you'll be responsible for carrying out a range of planned and reactive activities on site.
3. Monitor & supply support of machine set-up & changeovers to ensure that the product conforms to any quality assurance standards and ensuring changeovers are as efficient as possible.

Experience and Qualifications Required for Maintenance Engineer:

1. Recognised Engineer Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent, e.g. NVQ, City and Guilds, ONC, BTEC or above - Mechanical or Electrical
2. High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
3. Good knowledge of Electrical / Mechanical Engineering within a heavy industrial / manufacturing environment
4. PLC programming skills with knowledge of Allen Bradley
5. Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions to problems.

This position would suit a Multi Skilled Engineer with a recognised background in either Mechanical or Electrical.

Please apply directly for this position.