Shift Maintenance Technician

Staffline; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Maintenance Engineers in Scotland to assist with scheduled and breakdown maintenance of plant equipment. Candidates should have a mechanical/electrical background, with essential experience in plastics/injection moulding. This 3-shift role demands strong fault diagnosis skills and an understanding of automated machinery. Interested candidates should send their CV and salary expectations.

Qualifications

• Attained Mechanical/Electrical modern apprenticeship.
• Attained HNC or NC qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Discipline.
• Experience in plastics/injection moulding – ESSENTIAL.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and diagnose faults.
• Provide assistance in carrying out repairs and servicing company equipment.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is complete.

Skills

Fault diagnosis on automated machinery

Mechanical/Electrical experience

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Good working standards

Education

HNC or NC qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Discipline

Mechanical/Electrical modern apprenticeship

Job description

Due to a period of growth, Brightwork’s client is currently recruiting Maintenance Engineers who will assist the maintenance department in undertaking scheduled and breakdown maintenance off all plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• To respond to breakdowns and diagnosing of faults
• To provide assistance in carrying out repairs and servicing company equipment
• Ensure all relevant documentation is complete through qpulse
• Ensure all work activities are carried out safely, reporting any hazards or near misses to your supervisor.
• Liaise with Maintenance Manager/Supervisor/Chargehand on progression of work
• Ensure good working standards are maintained
• Organise workshop area to ensure it is clean, tidy and workspace is properly utilised
• Any other work requested by manager/supervisor or chargehand to ensure effective operation of the business
• Provide assistance to other engineers and apprentices

Experience

• Attained Mechanical/Electrical modern apprenticeship
• Attained HNC or NC qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Discipline
• Various other company relevant qualifications/ certificates gained
• Experience in plastics/injection moulding – ESSENTIAL
• Fault diagnosis on automated machinery
• Mechanical/Electrical experience to allow safe working on all equipment
• Good basic knowledge in hydraulic systems
• Good basic knowledge in pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of packaging equipment, flex machines and assembly cells
• Conveyors & hoist systems

Please note this is a 3-shift role. Days, backs and nights.

If you are interested in this role, please send your most recent CV and salary expectations to the address supplied.

Brightwork offers the services of a recruitment agency for permanent roles and a recruitment business for temporary roles.