Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Prime Appointments; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Training and career development

Life, Dental and Medical insurance can

Pension - opt in schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts for online companies

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer for the Colchester area. The role involves a Panama shift pattern with nights, days, and weekends, all 12-hour shifts, and a salary of £56,000 per annum.

You will perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production equipment and work with cross-functional teams to improve reliability. Requirements include electrical bias with at least 2 years' experience as a maintenance electrician or similar, plus knowledge

Qualifications

• Multi skilled maintenance engineer with electrical bias and at least 2 years' experience.
• Good knowledge of Allen Bradley or Siemens S7 PLCs and pneumatic control.
• C&G 231/2330/2391/236
• Background in an FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance on production and plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and mechanical faults to minimize downtime.
• Conduct diagnostics on electrical systems, machinery, and components.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability.
• Carry out installations, testing, and modifications to machinery and equipment.

Skills

Electrical bias

Diagnostics

PLC knowledge

Education

C&G 231/2330/2391/236

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens S7 PLCs

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Colchester area - Upto £56,000

A well-established manufacturing company based in the outskirts of Colchester are looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, Salary of £56,000 per annum. Working a Panama shift pattern, which involves a shift pattern of nights, days, and weekends all 12-hours each.

About the Company:

With more than 75 years of experience, this quality, yet innovative and sustainable company are dedicated to producing high-quality products with the latest technology.

Duties:

• Perform planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance on production and plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and mechanical faults efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Conduct diagnostics on electrical systems, machinery, and components, ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability.
• Carry out installations, testing, and modifications to machinery and equipment as required.

To be considered for this exciting Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer role, you will need the following experience:

• Multi skilled maintenance engineer, with electrical bias and at least 2 years' experience working as a maintenance electrician or similar
• Good knowledge and understanding of either Allen Bradley or Siemen S7 PLC's, pneumatic control with a high mechanical aptitude and good diagnostic skills.
• C&G 231/2330/2391/236
• Background in an FMCG environment

Benefits:

• 5 weeks holiday, with the opportunity to buy additional 3 days
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Life, Dental and Medical insurance can be bought at a discounted price
• Pension - 3 different opt in schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts offered to you for online companies