Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrical bias in Blackwood

Vibe Recruit; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service

Pension contributions

Employee assistance program

33 days holiday (incl. BH)

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Site Engineer (Electrical Bias) in Blackwood for a permanent role. You will support maintenance across the site, ensuring asset reliability and regulatory compliance, with a focus on reducing downtime and optimising the PPM system.

The role requires a time-served engineer with relevant qualifications, knowledge of health & safety, and CMMS experience. 40-hour weeks, days and afternoons, 46k–47k base with benefits.

Qualifications

• Time served engineer with relevant qualification.
• Qualification in engineering (BTEC Level 3) is essential; HNC/HND desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair site assets to minimise downtime.
• Support PPM system and plant improvements.
• Provide technical advice and problem solving.
• Order materials and manage supplier quotes.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Electrical systems

PLC fault finding

Education

BTEC Level 3

HNC/HND desirable

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

SITE ENGINEER - DAYS AND AFTENOONS - Electrical Bias

BLACKWOOD

PERMANENT 40 HOURS

46000 - 47000 PLUS BENEFITS

We are looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role with our client, a reputable multi-site FMCG Manufacturer based in South Wales.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Team Leader, the Site Engineer will be responsible for supporting all site Engineering and Maintenance requirements. Ensuring efficient production through maintenance of assets, assured technical capabilities and compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

Supporting the Projects and Engineering Manager in achieving maximum effectiveness of machinery and equipment, by minimising downtime and supporting the effective operation of the PPM system. Whist striving for continual improvement in processes and procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of expertise in relation to planned and reactive maintenance.
• Complete required documentation and services reports as required.
• Working with the Senior Engineer to implement a strategy that will ensure the Engineering function is effective, cost optimised, well-motivated, flexible and continually adapts to changing circumstances.
• Using work methods and practices that comply with legislative, moral and European directive requirements.
• Ensure input of data on availability of systems to support the Senior Engineer in effectively managing inventory, minimise working capital and control purchasing.
• Ensure compliance to Health & Safety and environment legislation and adapt safe working practices at all times.
• Provide technical advice to problem solving and innovative solutions.
• Order and negotiate the price of materials.
• Work in partnership with the Engineer Team Leader to ensure that the productive capability of the plant is optimised and improved for the needs of the business. This includes the provision and use of services on which the business depends (gas, water, electricity, compressed air) and the environment.
• Follow the set standards and procedures that are in place that govern all engineering activities on site including in particular; all aspects of new asset realisation, safe working practices and management of contractors.
• Ensure that a culture of safety is promoted, working in partnership with the site Health, Safety and Environmental QA Manager.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrate your multi- skilled engineering expertise through time served experience and qualifications.
• A time served engineer with BTEC Level 3 qualification is essential. HNC or HND qualification in an Engineering discipline - desirable
• Good knowledge of technical Health & Safety requirements.
• Certificate in general H&S e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH - desirable
• Knowledge and experience of external audits.
• Fully computer literate and proficient on all Microsoft software and experience using CMMS systems.
• Experience fault finding on PLC/Invertors.
• Ability to read and follow electrical/Pneumatic diagrams.

Salary:

46,000 - 47,000 pa

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week, working Days and Afternoons shifts.

Holidays:

33 days per holiday year, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Holiday year runs January to December.

Benefits:

Death in service X3 annual salary, length of service holidays increasing at 3,5,7 years, EAP scheme, 5% employer pension contributions.