Qualified Plant Maintenance Technician
| Posting date: | 02 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £48,500 to £49,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | two bonuses |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Luton, Bedfordshire, lu2 0jx |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a1WNz0000002BaTMAU_1712066540 |
Summary
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.
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