Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Chester

Hours: Continentals 12 hour shifts 4 on 4 off days and nights

Salary:  £41300

• An opportunity has arisen for Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client, a specialist manufacturer in the Chester area. Excellent salary and progression opportunities for the right candidate
• The focus of the role is to work closely with the production team to ensure that machinery downtime is kept to a minimum and that all maintenance is conducted in advance to avoid production disruption.
• They will need to work collaboratively with the engineering team, supporting and identifying means of improving plant productivity. They will ensure that any spare parts, materials, and equipment are available. They will be able to investigate and establish the causes of all breakdowns and machinery speed losses and record any repairs to ensure recurrent faults can be recognised.

The Candidate:

• To successfully carry out this role you will need to be multi-skilled and time served.
• Electrically you will be able to fault find on single and three-phase systems, servo motors and AC motors, sensors, and various control systems. There will be an element of electrical installation as required, typically lighting and small power. Knowledge of plc electronics desired.
• Mechanically you will be able to work on drive train systems, rollers, gearboxes, shafts, pneumatics, and some hydraulics. There is a requirement to be able to strip machine assemblies to component level and rebuild. You will also need to have demonstrated experience in maintenance engineering and show the ability to work off your own initiative.
• Education to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is preferred, but not essential as we would consider "time served" as experience.
• You will be multi-skilled and have strong communication skills and excellent organisational skills.

What will you receive?

• £41.3k
• 28 days holiday (increases with service)
• Pension
• Free parking
• Online Holiday booking

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Perkbox membership which includes discounted gym membership, active wear and nutrition, savings on everyday shopping, cinema tickets, food and drink and emotional wellbeing support.
• WE CARE membership which includes easy access to 24/7 GP consultations, mental health support, get fit programmes and much more.
• The opportunity to gain further qualifications through external training
• Career progression and training opportunities

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to donna.gibson@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Closing date 15th May 2024

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to donna.gibson@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future