Position:  Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias)

Location: North Yorkshire

Shift Pattern:  Week 1 - Mon to Friday 06:00 to 15:30, Week 2 - Mon to Thurs 09:30 to 20:00, Fridays 09:30 to 15:00

Salary:  £52K + overtime + bonus + pension + Private Healthcare, Life assurance scheme

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a Multi Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias, to work on-site for a client based in North Yorkshire.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the purpose of the role is to maintain reliable operation of the plant. The  job function is to carry out multi-skilled Maintenance tasks.

The role would require the skills of an experienced maintenance type of person with a electrical bias with relevant mechanical experience.

The work involves a range of preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance as required.  In addition it is required to be proactive in driving improvements in maintenance methods and techniques in keeping with known standards of quality, safety and hygiene.  Diagnostic trouble shooting and problem analysis are essential skills.

The role works closely with the production team so the requires good communication skills to ensure that daily goals are achieved.  In addition to this the role entails ensuring that the equipment is set optimally and that the IT interfaces are functional. Furthermore, there will be a requirement to assist the Engineering Manager in supervision of external contractors

You will have:

• A thorough understanding of EHS and a safety culture
• Post apprenticeship experience
• Electro-Mechanical fault finding/repairs to PLC controlled plant. Includes pneumatic and hydraulics
• Interaction with vendors to complete day-to-day tasks.
• Familiarity with safe system of work (Permit to Work systems).
• Experience carrying out Preventative maintenance tasks.
• Some working at heights will be required.
• Ability to develop and conduct training for operators.
• Ability to organise, coordinate and accomplish multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, able to provide detailed shift reports.
• Experience of working as part of a maintenance team on a manufacturing site.
• Demonstrated effective systematic problem solving skills.
• Must have a high drive and energy level, can-do attitude, and excellent attention to detail..
• Be able to work autonomously and react quickly in high pressure situation.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Be flexible, adjust shifts to cover other engineers holiday.
• Prepared to participate in training and development.
• Ensure all planned and routine maintenance are carried out and documented on the CMMS.
• Technical school higher qualification (NVQ) or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent knowledge with relevant hands on experience.
• Electrical qualification.