Maintenance Engineer

Are you passionate about Engineering and looking for a new challenge? Would you like to be part of a busy, small but effective team, working for a company at the forefront of their market?

SPC has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a business that prides its self on quality & innovation; rom design to manufacturing of world class rubber compounds.

As a Maintenance Engineer you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

About the role

• To provide both mechanical & electrical engineering skills and effectively support the company's plant & equipment, whilst maintaining an excellent health and safety environment and promoting good engineering practices.
• Quick response to breakdowns, covering multiple machine types within the factory.
• Have great engineering and housekeeping standards.
• Ensuring that all maintenance work is carried out to high standards and in an effective and efficient manner.
• To optimise machinery output and product quality, and minimise plant downtime through effective preventative maintenance
• 5 days shift and 4-night shift pattern (Mon – Fri)
• Required to work 1 Saturday in 4.

Skills required

• Skilled in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Must have a minimum of city and guilds level 2, ONC/HNC/Higher Level Apprenticeship or relevant qualification.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a Manufacturing company.
• To be able demonstrate basic problem-solving techniques to identify root cause of failure.
• Must have experience of safe systems of work (permit to work, risk assessment, method statement)
• Experience of using Microsoft Office.
• Self starter - able to work on own initiative, be organised and able to prioritise, be thorough and accurate.
• IEE 17th or 18th Edition preferable
• PLC experience
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatic.
• Getting involved in continuous improvement projects.
• Resolving plant issues and ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Ability to work alone or within a team.
• Can read both electrical and mechanical schematic drawings preferable.

Employee Benefits

• Salary: starting at £20.13 per hour
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Occupational Health Support.
• Training & Career Development.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Long Service Awards.
• Annual Christmas/Summer Party.
• Free Onsite Parking.

Job Type: Permanent and Full-time: 48 hours per week on a rota basis.

No Agencies please.