Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Blue Arrow; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of heating solutions is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician with an Electrical bias based in Bamber Bridge. The role involves maintaining and fault-finding a variety of automated industrial equipment. Candidates should have a Level 3 Electrical Apprenticeship and experience in mechanical fitting. This direct permanent role offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 and up to five weeks of holiday per year, along with other benefits like optional overtime and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Up to five weeks holiday

Option to buy additional holidays

Optional overtime available

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognisable apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical engineering is essential.
• Proven mechanical fitting experience in an industrial environment required.
• Able to read and follow mechanical/electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and fault find automated industrial plant and process equipment.
• Support with planned maintenance and corrective activities.
• Capable of working unsupervised as part of a team.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Welding

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Level 3 Electrical Apprenticeship

Recognisable apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

CNC machinery

Robotic machinery

Press tool machinery

Powder coating paint plant

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading provider of environmentally friendly and efficient heating solutions across a range of leading domestic and commercial brands. Based in Preston, they have over 150 years of experience, and pride themselves on their values and strive for earning lifetime loyalty with their customers.

An exciting vacancy has arisen within their Engineering team, for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, with an Electrical bias. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, the main purpose of this role is to support with planned maintenance and corrective activities.

Responsibilities

• As a Maintenance Technician, you will
• Maintain and fault find with a wide variety of automated industrial plant and process equipment including stainless steel fabrication, CNC/Robotic machinery, metal forming/press tool machinery, assembly plant, powder coating paint plant etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Completion of a recognisable apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical engineering is essential
• Hydraulic + Pneumatic experience desirable
• Proven mechanical fitting experience in an industrial maintenance engineering environment.
• Able to read and follow mechanical / electrical drawings.
• Minimum of a Level 3 Electrical Apprenticeship
• Competent with bench and machine fitting.
• A proven working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Competent with lifting/slinging.
• Capable of working unsupervised when - alone or as part of the team.
• PC literate.
• Basic welding competence (preferable but not essential).
• FLT driving license/experience (preferable but not essential).
• IPAF license to drive MEWP's i.e. scissor/boom lifts (preferable but not essential)
• Current driving licence.

Benefits & Additional Information

They offer up to five working weeks holidays in addition to the standard UK bank holidays, and also offer the option to buy additional holidays.

They believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to their success. They are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

Does this sound like you? Then we would love to hear from you!

The shift pattern will be a rotating 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm Monday - Friday.

The salary banding will be £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.

Optional overtime can be available at the weekend, paid at time and a half.

This is a direct permanent role.

Blue Arrow are an equal opportunities employer

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