We are looking to recruit a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) for one of our well established clients based in Tameside.

You will report directly to the Facilities Manager, in what will be a very much “hands” on pro-active role, you will be responsible for all aspects of fault diagnosing, electrical and mechanical repair and maintenance of machinery including automated assembly cells/injection moulding / hydraulic presses.

The role will also involve some electrical installation work throughout the site on things such as armoured cable feeding new machinery and equipment, lighting, and power installations throughout the plant as well as Completing PPM activities of factory services and equipment and also supporting new installations of plant and other equipment.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role with an extensive understanding of electrical and mechanical practices, with the ability to identify potential issues and advise on corrective course of measures.

They are looking for a focused team player with a strong character who likes to work in a fast pace expanding business, is passionate about further improving the department, is creative and has the ability to convey your own ideas to the department.

You will be joining a highly successful company who can offer stability, longevity, and security.

Experience of press, injection moulding and assembly machines, conveyors, installation (single and 3ph) and panel wiring is preferred.

Qualifications/skills:

They are looking for someone who is apprentice trained (holding NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent), has good fault-finding and diagnostic skills,18th edition wiring regulations BS 7671, experience working with and fault-finding on PLC’s and HMI’s.

Experience working in a factory/production environment in a similar role is preferred.

Working Hours:

• 36 hours (06:00-13:30/13:30-18:00 Monday to Thursday & 06:00-12:00/12:00-18:00 Friday).
• Probationary period hours will be days based 08:00-17:00 for training purposes.
• Once successful, you will complete a three-month probation period.

What else you need to know: 

• £40,000 – £45,000 depending upon your experience
• Company parking
• staff discounts and lots more
• canteen on site

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