Shift Maintenance Engineer in Wrexham

Gap Technical Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical engineering company is seeking a Shift Engineer in Wrexham to oversee maintenance and repair operations. The ideal candidate should possess a recognized mechanical or electrical apprenticeship and may have I.E.E 16th Edition qualification. This full-time position involves a rotating shift schedule with benefits including a company pension and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Served a recognised Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship to a minimum equivalent standard of City & Guilds.
• I.E.E 16th Edition qualification for electric bias.
• Safe working knowledge for basic electrical fault-finding and lock off / isolation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Minimise downtime through regular maintenance of equipment.
• Carry out tasks assigned by the shift supervisor for breakdowns and planned maintenance.
• Maintain an accurate log of progress against assigned tasks.

Job description

Shift Engineer
Wrexham
49,900 per annum
Shifts - 2 Days 2 Nights - 4 Off (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am)

Main Purpose and Context of the Job

To maximise the performance of the factory through the delivery of a prompt and effective breakdown service and the planned preventative maintenance program. To contribute to the factory team in a positive and proactive manner.

Main Responsibilities

• Minimise downtime through close attention to regular maintenance of equipment.
• Carry out the allocated tasks assigned by the shift supervisor for both breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance.
• Maintain an accurate log of progress against all assigned tasks. Work closely with engineering and factory colleagues.
• Ensure a prompt response to breakdown or plant failure.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and operating procedures and Company/customer technical standards.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge/Age

• You will need to have served a recognised Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship to a minimum equivalent standard of City &Guilds to an industrial standard with knowledge of modern control techniques.
• If electrically biased the requirement is the I.E.E 16th Edition qualification.
• If mechanically biased the requirement is the safe working knowledge for basic electrical fault finding and lock off / isolation procedures on and around industrial equipment.
• Tig welding, general fabrication skills, milling and turning would also be advantageous.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person