Multiskilled Maintenance Technician – PLC & Packaging

Convatec; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec is hiring a multiskilled maintenance engineer on a shop floor basis across three manufacturing units. You will perform proactive and reactive maintenance on electro-mechanical packaging and process equipment, applying troubleshooting techniques to sustain production quality and uptime.

The role requires a strong engineering background, completion of relevant craft qualifications, and proficiency with SAP/CMMS. A fast-paced environment with shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Craft technician qualifications such as NVQ4 or equivalent.
• Specified PLC qualification (C&G/ONC-HNC/BTEC).
• BTEC in engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and proactive maintenance on packaging/process equipment.
• Carry out regular maintenance, PPMs and repairs.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Maintain documentation and CMMS records.
• Identify spares and maintain stock levels.
• Lead projects and improvements to meet due dates.

Skills

Time Served Apprentice

Mechanical and electrical skills

ONC/HNC/NVQ Level 3 Engineering

Experience with processing/packaging

PLC and camera system knowledge

18th Edition wiring regs

Maintenance engineering in complex FMC

Diagnose PLC/controls issues

Inverter/servo/DC drives

Circuits 415 to 24VDC

Analytical problem solving

Mechanical/electrical engineering know

MedTech/Pharma industry regs

Adaptability/urgency

Office/SAP/Maximo CMMS

Fault finding w/o drawings

Education

Craft technician qualifications (NVQ 4 or equivalent)

PLC qualification

C&G or ONC/HNC/BTEC in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Maximo (CMMS)

Office (Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Job description

Convatec is hiring a multiskilled maintenance engineer on a shop floor basis across three manufacturing units. You will perform proactive and reactive maintenance on electro-mechanical packaging and process equipment, applying troubleshooting techniques to sustain production quality and uptime.

The role requires a strong engineering background, completion of relevant craft qualifications, and proficiency with SAP/CMMS. A fast-paced environment with shifts is expected.