Maintenance Technician

Groomfield Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Maintenance Technician with an Electrical bias to join their team in Skelmersdale. The role involves responsible maintenance and repair tasks to ensure operational effectiveness in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have an apprenticeship in Electrical engineering and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical engineering.
• Reliable and good communicator who works well in a team.
• Demonstrated competence in Maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair on all automatic assembly machines.
• Ensure maximum operational effectiveness in line with safety, quality and cost.
• Assist in new process implementation and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical engineering

Tools

PLC (Allen Bradley)

Vision (Cognex)

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location:Skelmersdale

Salary: £19.50/hour + £4.29 Shift Allowance

Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 40 Hours per week.

Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 14:00 rotating to 14:00 to 22:00

Contract Length:Initial 12 Month Contract

Overview:

Our client are looking for a confident Maintenance Technician with an Electrical Bias to join their established team based at their Skelmersdale site.

Key Responsibilities as a Maintenance Technician:

·Responsible for maintenance and repair (both planned and unplanned) on all automatic assembly machines and processes.

·To ensure maximum operational effectiveness in line with safety, quality and cost requirements.

·To assist in new process implementation and continuous improvement activities.

·Work within a team environment, display excellent communication skills and can establish good working relationships across Manufacturing and Maintenance teams.

Essential Requirements as a Maintenance Technician:

·Completion of a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical engineering, with additional skills in secondary skill

·Reliable and good communicator who works well as part of a team.

·Adaptable to change and flexibility to work in all areas of the manufacturing operations.

·Demonstrated competence in Maintenance processes

·PLC (Allen Bradley) and Vision (Cognex) desirable

·Self-motivated, reliable and highly organised

·Excellence for safety, understanding of HASAWA

·Understanding and compliance of Health and Safety Regulations