£45K/yr to £49K/yr
West Oxfordshire, England
Permanent, Variable

Maintenance Engineer

Posted by PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD.

Our Client;

We are thrilled to be working alongside a genuine leader within the medical device design and manufacturing industry, who are looking to expand their highly innovative and successful engineering team by appointing a Multi Skilled Engineer to carry out repairs and maintenance on manufacturing machinery.

Shifts;

Alternating shifts from 6am - 2pm 1 week then 2pm - 10pm the next.

The role;

  • Carry out repairs on machinery in all areas of the site and liase with production personnel to minimise downtime
  • Ensure that planned preventative maintenance is carried out correctly in a timely manner
  • Troubleshoot machine stoppages and implement required repairs, escalating where needed
  • Work with Process Improvement Engineers to ensure that corrective actions are put in place to avoid repeated maintenance issues
  • Ensure that all repair and maintenance documentation is always maintained with full compliance with all regulatory guide lines and company Standard Operating Procedures
  • Keep track of spare parts stock levels, ensuring required equipment is maintained and available when needed

Key skills & experience required;

  • NVQ level 3/ONC/HNC qualified or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering
  • Working experience with high speed manufacturing equipment, ideally within the medical, pharma or food industry
  • Hands on experience within mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairing
  • Working knowledge of current safety regulations and legislation
  • The ability to demonstrate theoretical knowledge with practical application
  • To make quick decisions under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • To be proactive and work with a sense of urgency to a fast pace

What you can expect;

  • 25 days annual leave (with the opportunity to earn loyalty days with length of service)
  • Competitive base salary
  • Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days purchased per holiday year)
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
  • Enhanced Sickness Pay
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Well being initiatives and support

If this role is of interest then please feel free to get in touch with our Engineering Division on .

Commutable Locations;

Woodstock, Witney, Oxford, Kidlington, Eynsham, Bicester, Banbury, Cumnor, Yarnton, Lewknor, Didcot, Abingdon, Wheatley

INDENG

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