Maintenance Technician / Engineer

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team in Cirencester. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in electro-mechanical maintenance within an industrial setting. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing a range of systems, ensuring efficient operations, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. This opportunity offers a supportive environment for professional development and competitive benefits including health insurance and training programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Annual paid shut downs

Free on-site parking

PPE Provided

Health insurance, including dental

Bonus schemes

External training qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electro-mechanical maintenance.
• Previous experience working as an engineer or technician.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Delivering fast and effective fault finding.
• Ensuring all corrective maintenance actions are carried out accurately.

Skills

Fault finding on electrical/pneumatic systems

Attention to detail

Team communication

Self-starter

Education

NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 qualified in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Control systems

PLC

VFD

Job description

We here at Siamo Recruitment are working with one of the UK's largest and most prestigious manufacturers who are experiencing exciting growth and are keen for a Maintenance Technician to join their thriving firm.

As a top manufacturer our client requires a highly motivated Maintenance Technician with exposure with Electro-Mechanical maintenance to ensure the business continues to run effectively. A rewarding opportunity within a company who looks to offer opportunities to their staff.

As the Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems on production and facility equipment.

Shift Pattern

4 ON 4 OFF - Rotating Shifts of 05:30am - 17:00pm & 17:30pm - 05:00am

Why join our client?

• 25 days annual leave entitlement
• 2 x annual paid shut downs (Summer and Christmas)
• Free on-site parking
• PPE Provided
• Health insurance, including dental
• Bonus schemes
• External training qualifications and clear progression routes

Responsibilities

• Delivering fast, effective electrical / mechanical fault finding by investigating the root cause and identifying and implementing preventative solutions.
• Ensuring all corrective maintenance actions are carried out constructively and accurately.
• Using appropriate SSWs and PTWs and observing relevant legislation.
• Ensuring all items of plant operate efficiently and safely through implementation of proactive planned maintenance that ensures all departmental KPI's are met.
• Practising continuous improvement, innovation and pro-activeness for improved ways of working offering possible solutions to problems encountered wherever possible.
• Effective liaison with the operations team leaders and other members of the management team.
• Assisting in the training and development of other technical personnel and enhancing own skills by participating in specific training courses/programmes.
• Complying with company policy on accident and near miss follow up reporting.
• Monitoring performance of equipment, reporting/rectifying faults, and running breakdowns including the use of electronic planned maintenance/recordingsystems.
• Assisting with the daily plant operations.
• Effective communication of breakdowns and repairs done; verbally & via shift reporting.
• Implementation of improvement initiatives for quality, productivity and waste reduction for all aspects of production and the plant itself.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electro-mechanical maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Mechanical/ElectricalEngineering.
• NVQ Level 3 qualified in Mechanical/ElectricalEngineering (desirable).
• Previous experience working as an engineer or technician and multi-skilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Working knowledge of 5S Principles.
• Able to find fault on electrical/pneumaticssystems.
• Must be a self-starter and able to balance the right culture working closely with production operatives/team leaders creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, including motors, gearboxes, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, and control systems
• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability toworkindependently or in a team environment.

Commutable from: Bristol, Swindon, Cheltenham, Chippenham, Highworth and surrounding areas