Electrical Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a recently upgraded and expanded state of the art manufacturing site, supplying to the UK and International market.

Job Description:

The primary function of the Maintenance Engineering team is to support the Production Department throughout the provision of planned and daily maintenance
Technical advice on a range of bespoke machinery.
The development of new equipment and processes as well as the maintenance of Company properties also form part of the overall departmental responsibilities.
The engineering department currently operates a rotating shift pattern of early, late and night shifts (Monday - Friday) with a rostered weekend call-out system (1 weekend in 4) - rarely called out Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
18th Edition qualification preferred but not essential.
Previous experience of working in an Electrical Engineer capacity in a manufacturing environment, and proficiency in PLC Control and Variable Speed Motor Controllers.
The ability to use your own initiative to solve problems, and to challenge the 'status quo'.
A self-motivated attitude and a proven commitment to seeing a job through to its conclusion to maintain production.
A flexible approach to your work, in terms of production and maintenance demands as well as continuous improvement methods.
Ability to work shifts and be available on a rota weekend basis (please ask for further shift details)Advantageous Skills / Experience:

Siemens and Mitsubishi controllers
Project management
Machine building
CAD electrical drawing
PUWER risk assessmentsFurther details:

Very competitive salary & call out charges
Pension scheme with a company match of 6% of pensionable salary
Life Assurance
26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Onsite parking and above standard holidays