Mechanical Biased Maintenance Engineer

MECHANICAL BIASED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title - Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer
Location - Cwmfelinfach, Newport
Salary: £39,900
Shift: Double Days – 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm
Alternative Shift: 3-shift pattern available with 7.5% shift allowance – £42,892

Job Role of the Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by a strong Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer has come to the forefront. This is a great opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business that has invested heavily into its site and engineering capabilities.

The company manufactures a range of sauces and condiments for major retailers, restaurants and catering businesses. With significant investment into new PLC systems and continued growth in demand, this is a great place to work for any Maintenance Engineer looking to develop their career both technically and into management.

You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and breakdown fault-finding on a range of production machinery, ensuring maximum uptime, reliability and efficiency. You will also have responsibility for facilities and general site maintenance, making this a varied and autonomous engineering position.

You will initially be buddied up with the day-shift team for two months, giving you the opportunity to learn the site, machinery and processes before taking ownership of your area.

Sector – Manufacturing 

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer

• Multi-skilled maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Recognised engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Desirable Requirements for the Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer

• Food manufacturing or FMCG experience.

• Refrigeration experience.

• Experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi or Allen Bradley PLC systems.

• Apprenticeship or ONC qualification.

• Experience working with facilities maintenance.

The Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• Working for a successful and growing food manufacturing business.

• £39,900 basic salary.

• £42,892 available on the 3-shift pattern with 7.5% shift allowance.

• Annual performance bonus of 2.5-5%.

• 31 days holiday including bank holidays.

• 5% employer pension contribution.

• Life insurance.

• Free parking.

• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support.

• Shopping vouchers and discounts.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Company events and Christmas parties.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Genuine progression opportunities into Supervisor, Team Leader and Engineering Management positions.

• Significant investment in modern PLC and production systems.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection

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