Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

Black Cat Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a leading automotive lighting manufacturer near Milton Keynes. The role demands providing hands-on electrical assistance, undertaking repairs, and optimizing maintenance processes while operating in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess the 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and relevant experience in a manufacturing setup. Competitive salary range from £33,000 to £44,000 per annum depending on the shift worked.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing or relevant Industrial environment is essential.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations will be required.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced reactive environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive technical assistance and support in the repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Undertake robust plant malfunction repairs.
• Carry out fault-finding and refurbishments as necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to use initiative

Teamwork

Education

17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Previous experience in manufacturing or industrial environment

Tools

PLC programming

Robotic programming

Job description

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers - Electrical Bias
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£33,000 - £44,000 Per Annum (Depending on shift worked)
Permanent Positions

Black Cat Recruitment are currently working in partnership with the CK Quality Group in Coventry on a large recruitment campaign for Europe’s leading automotive lighting manufacturer for the prestige & super‑carmarket based near Milton Keynes.

Due to significant new investment in personnel, processes and plant throughout 2020, there are opportunities for up to 5 experienced, driven and committed Electrically‑biased Maintenance Engineers to join them on Permanent contracts.

Working hours available include:

• AM Shift = 7.00am - 3.00pm
• PM Shift = 3.00pm - 11.00pm
• Night Shift = 11.00pm - 7.00am
• Weekend Shift (Days) = 7.00am - 7.00pm
• Weekend Shift (Nights) = 7.00pm - 7.00am

Job Function:

To provide hands‑on, Electrical assistance in the maintenance, installation, commissioning, fault‑finding and decommissioning of plant and equipment. Mechanical aspects of the job may also be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide reactive technical assistance and support in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of manufacturing equipment and associated plant
• Undertake robust plant malfunction repairs
• Carry out fault‑finding and refurbishments as necessary
• Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules as required
• Develop and refine operating procedures to maximise efficiency and minimise waste (scrap, re‑work and unplanned inspection)
• Train operators in the safe operation of equipment and promote up‑skilling
• Develop and maintain process and plant efficiency and utilisation measures as a tool for continuous improvement
• Continuously strive to eliminate and reduce waste of any kind within the manufacturing process, scrap, re‑work and consumables
• Develop and implement planned maintenance of jigs, fixtures, plant and other equipment to minimise efficiency losses to production whilst carefully controlling costs
• Assist in the integration of new plant and equipment into the production environment
• Set and strive to improve housekeeping standards through the use of the 5S approach

Experience & Qualifications required:

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing or relevant Industrial environment is essential
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations will be required
• Previous experience of working in a fast‑paced reactive environment is essential
• Experience of working with plastic moulding machinery, robots, laser welders, coating machinery etc. would be beneficial but not essential
• Ability to manage projects in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of PLC programming and fault‑finding would be beneficial
• Experience of robotic programming is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrable track record of problem solving
• Able to use own initiative to effectively manage and prioritise workload
• Able to work inclusively in a team environment

If you have the relevant experience and would like to explore these excellent opportunities, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV or contact Ian at Black Cat Recruitment for more information.