Maintenance Technician

Randstad Inhouse Services; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a 12-month fixed term assignment at a major manufacturing plant. Ideal candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 and experience in a manufacturing environment, working with electrical and mechanical systems. The role offers rotating shifts and competitive pay.

Benefits

Award-winning training

Safe friendly environment

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / Time served Apprentice background.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop facility availability.
• Fault find on electrical/electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
• Work to a planned preventative maintenance schedule.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical skills

Hydraulic systems knowledge

PLC operation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician? Have you completed an accredited apprenticeship and are multi-skilled in both electrical and mechanical functions? Then look no further! We're offering a 12 month fixed term assignment at Caterpillar's world class manufacturing plant in Skinningrove. This opportunity includes award-winning training, a safe friendly environment, and temporary assignments at our client's facility.

Job title: Maintenance Technician

Job Type: 12 month fixed term assignment

Hours of Work: rotating 2 days 2 nights, 4 on 4 off

Salary: Days £18.61 and Nights £24.75

Location: Skinningrove Works, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop facility availability and uptime using fault analysis through Pareto analysis and condition monitoring.
• Fault find on electrical/electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
• Work to a planned preventative maintenance schedule.
• Liaise with manufacturing and engineering departments to ensure equipment availability.
• Manage projects within the areas of responsibility.
• Root cause machine failures and implement corrective actions in multiple disciplines.
• Generate ideas to save money in terms of cost and velocity, with awareness of the area’s budget.

Competencies

• Building Trust, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Effective Communication, Enterprise Point of View, Focus on Quality, Inclusive Environment, Personal Accountability, Personal Development, Working Safely, Working Together.

Qualifications

• Required: NVQ Level 3 / Time served Apprentice background or equivalent qualification; preferably with the latest I.E.E. 17th/18th Edition. Copies of certificates may be requested.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Operating PLC, Electrical/Electronic & CNC systems; fault finding & diagnostics.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics and PLC ladder listings.

Desirable Qualifications

• Hydraulic and mechanical experience.
• Experience with ABB robots.
• Driving licence, recognised forklift licence, MEWP licence.

Apply today to gain a foot in the door and further your career within an industry world leader!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.