Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Plant Technician who has completed an apprenticeship working nights on a permanent basis eight hour shifts.
You must have an apprenticeship or Level 3 Qualifications in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
- Location - Luton, UK
- Shift Pattern - Night Shift, 10pm-6am eight hour shifts
- Salary - £48,000-£49,000 per annum (including premium) plus two bonuses on top £1250
This role is based in a manufacturing plant for their client in Luton. There are nearly 1,500 employees based at the site. It is a fast paced, high volume site working across 3 shifts and producing 2,500 products a week for the end customer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining, repairing and improvements for all equipment as required to safely deliver the product to the customer on time, at the required quality and cost.
- Attending equipment breakdowns and working with the team to get production operational in the shortest possible timescale, using your excellent general mechanical/electrical skills
- Carry out various predictive, preventative and reactive maintenance processes, with appropriate feedback to your supervision and corrective actions to continually improve machine availability to production
- Completing various reports and developing/updating working procedures and safe practices, including risk assessments, job instructions and planned/preventative maintenance layout.
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Must have completed a recognised Maintenance Apprenticeship
- This role requires flexibility with regards to mechanical/electrical versatility and willingness to work extended hours when necessary
- Good working knowledge of various automated manufacturing systems, including robotic applications (welding, handling, sealing, hemming) PLC's, resistance welding, conveyor systems, jigs and fixtures
- Good communication skills
- Excellent fault finding and problem solving skills
- A good understanding of relevant Health and Safety processes and procedures
- Ability to analyse throughput and quality data in relation to equipment performance and act upon it accordingly
- Ability to demonstrate a good practical knowledge of continuous improvement processes
- Good working knowledge of predictive, preventative and reactive maintenance processes
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work with minimum supervision
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.