Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

We are working with a successful FMCG manufacturer in Co Down which is investing in the business and looking to further grow and develop.  The company has a strong track record of looking after its employees and providing opportunity for development.   Due to continued success they are now looking for an experienced Multi-skilled/Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias). The Role: This role will appeal to experienced multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers in the South Down area, who are wanting off continental or nightshifts to work in a DAYS only role. This is a small, cohesive maintenance team where you will be responsible for all equipment, processes and controls within the plant.  You  will have autonomy and opportunity to positively impact the business, collaborating with your Engineering and Production colleagues, striving to continually improve the maintenace service. Specific duties will include:

• Maintenance and repair of production plant and machinery to ensure optimum performance and minimum downtime
• Carry out mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis
• Drive the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme
• Ensure machinery efficiency and prioritisation of work is agreed with manufacturing team

The Person: Ideal candidates will have the following:

• HNC/HND (or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline (preferably Electrical)  OR
• NVQ Level 3  - Must have served a recognised apprenticeship within a manufacturing industry, ideally mechanical and electrical
• A minimum of 2 years recent and relevant experience within a production or manufacturing environment -  fitting, repairing and installation
• Strong technical skills; Confident in reading and understanding engineering drawings to include hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
• Experience in carrying out fault finding Logical and well organised approach to problem solving
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ideally coming from the food manufacturing/food processing sector
• Flexibility required outside core work hours.
• Ability to work at heights and confined spaces.
• Competent knowledge of MS packages.

Benefits:

• Day role: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
• Attractive salary on offer – c. mid £30s to late £30s – depending on experience
• Paid Overtime – if required

To apply please forward your CV (in WORD format only please) using the link provided. TechMet is a dedicated Engineering and Technical Recruitment Consultancy.   The consultant managing your application will be degree qualified with relevant industry experience.   They are professionally qualified to advise on your technical suitability for this role or other vacancies.