Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

WASHINGTON, TYNE & WEAR

CONTINENTAL SHIFT PATTERN WORKING 12 HOUR SHIFTS

Salary £60,332.95 per annum including shift allowance

Zenith are excited to be working with our client who are an expanding North-East based Manufacturer and are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis.

The main purpose the role is to proactively maintain and improve production equipment across the plant.

Main duties include but are not limited to

• Diagnosing and rectifying faults on production equipment
• Perform thorough maintenance as scheduled by the CMMS
• Work as part of the Production shift team communicating issues to other Technicians and Engineers
• Complete shift log, detailing all relevant information to ensure continuation and/or review of repair.
• Assisting with the commissioning, development and improvement of production equipment
• Some overtime working is expected
• Any other duties commensurate with the position as and when required.

Candidate Profile

• Time served & qualified to a minimum level of BTEC ONC is Essential
• Be willing to undergo training as identified through Engineers/Team Leaders.
• Help to develop and improve PPM’s

Knowledge and Experience Required

• At least two years recent post apprenticeship experience
• Candidates should have experience in a similar role including a good knowledge of Electro – Pneumatic machinery which is PLC controlled
• Experience in FMCG. Not heavy industry
• Capable of machining to <0.1mm tolerances on lathe/milling m/c.
• Mechanical or Electrical bias but Multi skilled
• Good diagnostic/problem solving and communication skills
• The ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team and assist in prioritization where applicable.
• Ability to perform when under pressure.

Hours of work

Continental Shift Pattern working 6am until 6pm and 6pm to 6am working 12 hour shifts on a 4 weekly rotation. Average working week is 42 hours per week with every other weekend off.

Benefits

• Annual Holidays – 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro rated for continental shift)
• Enrolled in Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Additional Holidays for Long Service
• Service Awards – Recognised every 5 years with gift from a selection of choice

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