Maintenance Engineer - Nights

AIM TV Group / Raw Travel; West Bromwich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated maintenance engineer to ensure the seamless operation of machinery and equipment. This role is crucial for maintaining efficiency in manufacturing and processing industries. You will be responsible for troubleshooting breakdowns, executing planned maintenance, and collaborating with a skilled engineering team to enhance production reliability. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a significant impact on operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Free annual flu vaccination vouchers

Life Assurance 4x salary

Festive shutdown at Christmas

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Company Pension

Company-wide bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous operation of machinery and respond to breakdowns.
• Conduct planned maintenance and record all actions accurately.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance production reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

PLC knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Safe working practices

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical

Electrical 17th Edition

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Neon Contracts is employing for our client in the West Bromwich area, they are a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armoured cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.

Who we are looking for:

The maintenance engineer will be responsible for the continuous running of equipment and machinery, responding to breakdowns and completing planned maintenance.

This role is vital to the efficiency, development, and progress of manufacturing and processing industries. Working with other professionals, the maintenance engineer will support the improvements of production facilities and new installations. Reduce the incidence of costly breakdowns and develop strategies to improve overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel, and production processes.

What you’ll do:

1. Use your specialist equipment knowledge to facilitate breakdown rectification & repair, as well as planned preventative maintenance, recording any adverse symptoms or trends.
2. Rectify engineering breakdowns and offer essential technical support.
3. Provide extensive electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis.
4. Work as part of the engineering team to promote best practice and give continuous & sustained reliability to production.
5. Achieve agreed performance criteria as part of the departmental and site KPI’s.
6. Undertake allocated and preventative maintenance work completing to the highest standards, as scheduled within given time frames, whilst maintaining accurate records of all maintenance actions.
7. Respond to and assist with breakdown/emergency situations on any items of plant or equipment as necessary (possible call out).
8. Use hand tools and equipment correctly and safely for carrying out maintenance activities.
9. Use measuring equipment and instruments for installation or modification of plants and equipment and for calibration of plants, equipment and controls as necessary.
10. Use the correct handling techniques when handling material and equipment.
11. Report any malfunctions of plant or equipment.
12. Maintain the work area in a clean, tidy, and safe condition at all times.
13. Liaise with all internal and external client departments and customers.
14. Maintain all plant and equipment maintenance records up to date.
15. Fit new parts and conduct fire alarm testing.
16. Fix faults or arrange for replacements to be installed.
17. Keep production managers informed of progress.
18. Make scheduled checks on machinery and parts.
19. Oil and clean machinery and parts.
20. Overhaul and replace parts according to schedule.

Qualifications & Certifications needed:

1. Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical.
2. Electrical 17th Edition.
3. Experience with robot cells/welding cells.
4. Plastic injection and extrusion experience.
5. Press experience.
6. Rolling mills experience.
7. PLC inputs/outputs knowledge.
8. MEWP certification.
9. Time served in a mechanical and electrical discipline.
10. Experienced in both mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis.
11. Hydraulic and pneumatics knowledge.
12. Knowledge of safe working practices.
13. An understanding of engineering drawings and principles.
14. The ability to work quickly and under pressure.
15. The ability to manage a varied workload.
16. An awareness of health and safety legislation.
17. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
18. Be proactive and innovative whilst showing flexibility.
19. Great motivation for self and others.
20. Ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative.

Benefits:

1. Free on-site parking.
2. 25 days annual leave.
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies.
4. Free annual flu vaccination vouchers.
5. Life Assurance 4x salary.
6. Festive shutdown at Christmas.
7. Employee assistance programme.
8. Service and recognition awards.
9. Training and development opportunities.
10. Company Pension.
11. Company-wide bonus scheme.
12. Cash health plan.
13. Free home cyber security training.
14. Cycle to work scheme.
15. Discounted Gym Membership.

Hours of work:

39 hours per week, working Sunday to Wednesday 10pm – 6am & Thursday 10pm – 5am.

Hourly pay rate:

£17.50 per hour plus 25% shift allowance.