Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical Bias

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias to join a leading automotive manufacturer in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and a Mechanical maintenance qualification. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance, undertaking maintenance, and training staff in equipment operation. Successful candidates will receive competitive salaries and work shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing or relevant Industrial environment is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrable track record in problem solving.
• Ability to manage projects and work in a fast-paced reactive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive technical assistance for manufacturing equipment.
• Undertake robust plant malfunction repairs and Planned Preventative Maintenance.
• Train operators in safe equipment operation and promote up-skilling.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

City & Guilds or similar Mechanical maintenance qualification

Tools

Plastic moulding machinery

Laser welders

Coating machinery

Job description

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers - Mechanical 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 an experienced, driven and committed Mechanically-biased Maintenance Engineer 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, Mechanical assistance in the maintenance, installation, commissioning, fault finding and decommissioning of plant and equipment. Some Electrical aspects of the job may also be tasked.

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 to use 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
• City & Guilds or similar Mechanical maintenance qualification would be ideal
• 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
• 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.