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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) - Belfast - Shifts - Starting Salary £48500

Your New Company

Our client forms part of a global enterprise and is recognised as an industry leader within their sector, manufacturing components for use across a host of household names.

Your New Role

Whilst on shift your core duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Conduct Routine Inspections: Regularly inspect machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure they are in good working condition • Perform Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and extend equipment life • Troubleshoot and Repair: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment issues promptly to avoid production delays • Install and Upgrade Equipment: Oversee the installation of new machinery and equipment, and recommend upgrades to improve efficiency • Manage Spare Parts Inventory: Monitor inventory levels of spare parts and order replacements as needed to ensure continuous operation.

Ensure Compliance: Adhere to health and safety regulations and ensure all maintenance activities comply with industry standards • Document Maintenance Activities: Maintain detailed records of all maintenance and repair work for future reference and compliance • Train Staff: Provide technical support and training to maintenance staff on new equipment and procedures • Collaborate with Other Departments: Work closely with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment-related issues • Perform Root Cause Analysis: Investigate major equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

These duties help ensure the smooth operation of manufacturing processes and contribute to the overall efficiency and productivity of the facility.

What You'll Need To Succeed

In order to be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and experience:

Have served either a Mechatronic or Electrical apprenticeship in a manufacturing / production setting OR a Mechatronic or Electrical apprenticeship in any setting plus at least 3 years’ post-apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing / production environment • Be prepared to work and train in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

While not essential, it would be advantageous that applicants:

Have a minimum of an NVQ 3 in engineering (or equivalent qualification) • Can demonstrate experience and proven ability of maintaining plant and equipment in a high volume
production environment • Have working experience of PLCs, controls, robotics, hydraulics & pneumatics.

What You'll Get In Return

This role offers a starting salary of £48500 for working on continental shifts, rotating between 2 weeks on days and 2 weeks on nights on a 5/2 pattern. The highly competitive salary is in conjunction with a fantastic benefits package including death in service benefit, company pension scheme, terminal illness payment, healthshield and sick pay scheme.

What You Need To Do Now

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