Maintenance Technician

M-Tec Engineering Solutions; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Telford is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This role involves maintaining machinery in a high-volume production environment. Candidates should be apprentice-trained with qualifications including the 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations and possess a strong understanding of PLCs, specifically Siemens. The position requires a willingness to work a double day shift pattern and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained with relevant qualifications.
• 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations required.
• Sound knowledge of PLCs (Siemens) needed.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all machinery is kept in functional and safe condition.
• Fault find on Siemens S7 PLCs.
• Provide rapid response to breakdowns.
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical understanding

Pneumatics knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Fault finding

Robotics programming

Education

Apprentice-trained

17th/18th Edition wiring regulations

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

ABB Robotics

Job description

Overview

A phenomenal opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturer in Telford on a double days shift pattern (6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm).

The Maintenance Technician will be electrically oriented with an understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics, responsible for equipment strip down (pumps, gears), electrical installations and fault finding. Ideally, candidates will be apprentice trained with relevant qualifications, 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations, and sound knowledge of PLCs (Siemens).

Working as part of a highly skilled maintenance team that covers all aspects of plant maintenance, the Maintenance Technician will provide effective maintenance support within a high-volume manufacturing environment where continuous production is paramount.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all machinery is kept in a functional and safe condition
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of ABB Robotics (modifications/programming)
• Fault find on Siemens S7 PLCs
• Read electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings during problem solving
• Provide a rapid response to breakdowns and repair accordingly
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance planned activities
• Ensure preventive maintenance of all machinery
• Contribute to TPM process
• Support new installations required to improve performance

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained with relevant qualifications
• 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations
• Sound knowledge of PLCs (Siemens)
• Electrical, pneumatic and mechanical understanding
• Willingness to work a double day shift pattern