Maintenance Engineer

Prime Appointments are currently working with a leading plastics manufacturer who are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their company based on the outskirts of Colchester. The ideal candidate will have experience in the repair of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and CNC machinery. This hands on role offers for continuous training and development in a manufacturer!

As a Maintenance Engineer you will be required to:

• Maintenance and Repair - Conduct maintenance on a wide variety of machinery, focusing on electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems. This includes fault-finding, troubleshooting and ensuring machinery is running at peak efficiency.
• CNC Machinery - Maintain and repair CNC machinery, both new and old models, as well as custom-built in-house machines. Familiarity with manual mill and lathe operations is required.
• Electrical Systems - Work with single-phase and 3-phase electrical systems to diagnose and repair electrical issues within machinery, ensuring a quick and effective response to breakdowns.
• Fault-Finding - Use strong fault-finding skills to diagnose and resolve issues with machinery breakdowns across the factory, minimising downtime and maximising operational output.

Experience required:

• Qualified to 18th edition
• Proven experience in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and CNC machinery maintenance.
• Experience with manual mill and lathe operations.
• Familiarity with both single and three-phase electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Maintenance Engineer opportunity, please apply with your CV and contact Lauren at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.

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