Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician- Southend We are actively recruiting for a maintenance technician to join a world leading company who manufacture in the UK This is a position based solely at our Southend plant, covering on a rotational basis a shift pattern of 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm. You will join a multi-skilled team supporting manufacturing at this key site. Roles and Responsibilities As a maintenance technician, you will be responsible for: Carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical assets including mould and power presses, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and ancillary equipment etc. Providing engineering solutions when immediate spares aren't available (retrofitting, reverse engineering or modifying equipment) Working in line with maintenance technicians and best practices complying with Health and Safety regulations Respond to reactive maintenance call outs Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection logs Assist in outage planning, scheduling and co-ordination Supervising contracted labour when on site Supporting and mentoring apprenticesSkills and Qualifications We are looking for a candidate with the following knowledge / qualifications: Apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical engineering field Stone experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC controlled plant and associated equipment Experience working in a fast-moving production environment Willing to undertake additional specific plant training Pay Rate: £21 p/h Overtime and call outs possible Hours: Rotational basis a shift pattern of 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm, 5 days a week Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy