Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing)

Role: Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing) Work pattern: Alternating Shifts (Week 1 (Apply online only)hrs, weeks 2 1400hrs - 2200hrs Mon-Fri) Permanent position An experienced Manufacturing Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is required for an industry leading manufacturer on the outskirts of Plymouth. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role within the team carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance work on special purpose built machinery. This is a varied and challenging role with training and technical progression available. Key Responsibilities / Tasks: • Identify repeat problems and assist in the corrective actions to remove the cause. • Fault diagnosis and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam and robotic machinery. • Responding to all machinery breakdowns in a timely manner to minimalise downtime. • Ensure PPM activities are carried out within scheduled times. • Implement and support TPM/PPM across the site. • Assist with machinery moves; Work with the production team to assist with the installation of new machinery, commissioning and decommissioning of new machinery. • Liaise with external contractors if required. • Be responsible for meeting individual KPl's. • Be aware of hazards around the site, and be proactive in identifying them and supporting removal of hazards identified by others. • Ensure that a risk assessment is carried prior to start of work, and to reassess is the if there is any changes during the work task. • Actively champion Health and Safety, ensuring a safe workplace for all staff. Experience/ Qualifications and Candidate Attributes Required: • HNC/HND or minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering. • Proven experience of working as a mechanical maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment coupled with specific experience of both planned and reactive maintenance. • Excellent problem solving skills coupled with excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills and an awareness of appropriate health and safety regulations. • An excellent team player, with the ability to work under pressure. • The ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings. Company Benefits available: • Training and Development. • Pension scheme • 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays • Life assurance (1x your annual salary) • 5 year loyalty bonus • Discounts with major retailers • Free on-site parking • Cycle to work scheme