Are you an experienced engineer with a bias towards electrical engineering?
Do you possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply knowledge and skills to perform root cause analysis?
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location - Sandwich, Kent
Salary - £38,000 - £44,000 DOE
Hours - 12 hr days 6:00 am - 6.00 pm, followed by 4 days off, and then 12 hr night shifts 6 pm - 6 am.
Permanent role
Our client with their dedication and investment in research and development has resulted in the fastest go-to-market solutions for their clients. With their expertise in developing and manufacturing a full range of products within the polymer industry, this is a great opportunity to grow their expanding team.
As the Electrical Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities would include
- Assisting the Engineering team with the overall target of achieving zero breakdowns.
- Undertake planned maintenance tasks autonomously to maximise machinery uptime and minimise disruption to production targets.
- Assist and support with reactive maintenance tasks proactively, ensuring manufacturing downtime is kept to a minimum
- Work on electrical installations up to 440V, process safety circuits, and electrical control circuits, following relevant health and safety standards
- Undertake proactive and effective fault diagnosis utilising both mechanical and electrical root cause analysis to establish problems and determine solutions
- Uphold stringent Health and Safety standards following company policies
Person specifications for the role of Electrical Maintenance Engineer
- Must hold a Formal Qualification in Engineering, NVQ level 3+ with a minimum of five years' experience in Electrical and Mechanical
Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Ability to demonstrate actual workplace experience in applying Engineering knowledge and skills to perform root cause analysis
- Will have good communication skills, both oral and written
- Essential candidate can problem solve within a pressured environment
- Must have the ability to work and collaborate as part of a team is an essential attribute
- Have a sound base knowledge of AC and DC motor maintenance
- Variable Speed Drives (fundamental knowledge)
Desirable skills and experience:
- Ideally, be 18th Edition IEE wiring regulations certified
- Experienced in working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
- Will have sound basic welding techniques
Benefits
- Private Healthcare
- Life Assurance Scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Overtime premium at x1.5
- Bank holidays premium at x2
- Career Progression
- Free parking on site
To find out more please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within this industry with a collaborative, supportive and ambitious employer in Kent.
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