Senior Maintenance Engineer

Engineering Direct Ltd; Dordon CP; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national manufacturing company in Dordon is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to handle PLC controls and maintenance tasks. This role offers a salary of up to £65K plus benefits. Responsibilities include planned maintenance, handling breakdowns, and improving machinery performance. Ideal candidates should have expertise in PLC faultfinding and relevant electrical qualifications. Shift work is involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 in electrical qualifications.
• Experience in PLC faultfinding and maintenance.
• Familiarity with high-speed production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and breakdown maintenance on PLC controls.
• Update records of maintenance tasks and parts used.
• Work with internal departments to improve machine reliability.
• Respond to and resolve equipment breakdowns.
• Analyze data to enhance performance and reliability.

Skills

Expert PLC faultfinding skills

Electrical qualifications minimum NVQ level 3

Experience of maintenance on high-speed production machines

Job description

Overview

Snr Maintenance Engineer • 90% PLC controls, 10% maintenance • Up to 65K + Company benefits • 12-hour shifts including days and nights • Dordon

Company

THE COMPANY: My client is a leading multi-national manufacturing company. They are currently recruiting for a multi skilled maintenance engineer to supplement their existing team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of planned and breakdown maintenance on PLC controls and assist on a variety of high-speed production machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience of fabrication would also be advantageous.

Key Skills and Experience

• Expert PLC faultfinding skills
• Electrical qualifications minimum NVQ level 3
• Experience of maintenance on high-speed production machines

Role Working within the Maintenance Team

• Carry out planned maintenance across a manufacturing site in an accurate, timely and safe manner ensuring maintenance procedures are followed
• Update records of work activities, tasks carried out, parts used through stores and training given
• Work closely with manufacturers, suppliers and internal departments in finding ways to improve process and increase machine reliability and performance
• Respond to and diagnose PLC and occasionally equipment breakdowns, resolving issues and arranging repairs
• Analyse data to find solutions to improve MHE performance, providing reports where necessary
• Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard

How to Apply

If the position is of interest, please forward your CV asap

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