Maintenance Engineer in South East

Energy Jobline CVL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Littlehampton is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance of essential plant and machinery. The successful candidate will ensure equipment reliability, reduce breakdowns, and maintain safety standards. Qualifications include NVQ level 3 or equivalent in maintenance, and experience in electrical and mechanical systems. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of manufacturing plants.
• Knowledge of PLC control systems and overhead cranes.
• Ability to diagnose breakdown problems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance work and respond to equipment faults.
• Deal with emergencies and unplanned problems.
• Undertake planned preventive maintenance of plant.

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance

Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems

Gas burner controls

Electrical Control Panels

PLC Control systems

Overhead Cranes

Education

Maintenance/Technician NVQ level 3

IMI LEVEL 3/4 Diploma in vehicle maintenance & repair

Qualification in electrical engineering discipline

Job description

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Our client is looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer for their engineering site which is based in Littlehampton, West Sussex. They are a leading global manufacturer of castings for automotive and defence industries.

It would be useful if you had experience in the following fields: Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance of manufacturing plant and systems (Hydraulic/Pneumatic, Gas burner controls, Electrical Control Panels, PLC Control systems, Overhead Cranes).

Qualification Requirements

• Maintenance/Technician NVQ level 3 discipline or equivalent.
• We will consider applicants that hold IMI LEVEL 3/4 Diploma in vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Qualification in an electrical engineering discipline is also desirable.

Role Description

You will be responsible for key maintenance of all essential plant and machinery within the foundry, heat treatment plant and machine shop manufacturing unit. You will need to oversee routine maintenance and organise repairs. Your role is vital to the efficiency, development and progress of manufacturing output and control of product through the business.

Your objective working within our manufacturing team leaders will be to improve production facilities, reduce the incidence of costly breakdowns and develop strategies to improve the reliability and safety of plant.

Responsibilities

• Carry our routine maintenance work and respond to equipment faults.
• Deal with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs.
• Undertake planned preventive maintenance of plant and ensure staff are trained to carry out systematic review of plant.
• Diagnose breakdown problems.
• Fit new parts and ensure equipment is working correctly.
• Design maintenance strategies, procedures in order to control and improve health and safety standards for safe machine operation.
• Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment.
• Heath, Safety and COSHH responsibilities.

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