Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Manpower UK Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced maintenance shift engineer in Sunderland. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in motors, drives, and PLCs, and hold an HNC in Engineering. Responsibilities include emergency breakdown responses, regular maintenance, and performance monitoring of equipment. The position operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, making it ideal for those looking for a balanced work schedule. Join a close-knit team dedicated to continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Recognized engineering maintenance apprenticeship required.
• NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency breakdowns for production machinery.
• Carry out regular planned maintenance as per schedule.
• Provide suggestions for engineering improvements.
• Fill records accurately for maintenance activities.
• Assist management to maximize machine utilization.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance on all services and equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and suggest modifications.

Skills

Motors/Drives

PLC's

Gearbox/transmissions

Education

HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Time served recognised apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance

NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced maintenance engineer with sound knowledge of Motors/Drives, Gearbox/transmissions, and PLC's?

Can you commit to working 4 on, 4 off, 2 days, 2 nights (6-6)?

Manpower Engineering are currently working on behalf of one of our valued partners, to assist them in finding a maintenance shift engineer to join their close-knit team.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager your role will:

Responsibilities

• Offer emergency breakdown response to production machinery and equipment and any other supporting equipment and services as required
• Carry out regular planned maintenance, as per the schedule
• Provide ideas and suggestions on how to improve all aspects of engineering on site
• Fill in accurately all records and documentation relating to planned or unplanned maintenance of the equipment
• Support and assist members of the site management team with regards to maximising machine utilisation
• Ensure that all mechanical/electrical repairs, plus maintenance to all services, machinery and equipment are actioned
• Closely monitor performance of all production equipment, note any problem areas or recurring faults, offer ideas for improvements, and carry out any agreed modifications as necessary

Key Results Areas/Outputs

• Adherence to Planned Maintenance Schedule 90%
• 100% of Log sheets completed fully and accurately
• Unplanned machine downtime at 10% reduction over previous year

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Time served recognised apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
• NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent

Knowledge

• Motors/Drives
• PLC's
• Gearbox/transmissions

Apply today for a member of the team to review your details and book in a call at a time convenient to you