Superior Recruitment Group are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer on behalf of our client based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. This is a full time permanent role.
Working hours will be across 3 shifts as follows:-
Days: 06:20 - 14:30
Lates: 14:20 - 22:30
Nights: 22:20 - 06:30
Responsibilities:
To work safely at all times complying with and using (safe systems of work using permit systems, method statement, dynamic risk assessments…).
To efficiently and effectively fault find / diagnose technical / process issues
To coordinate and cooperate with production supervision on a day to day basis to ensure smooth running of plant and equipment
To resolve breakdown issues with minimal impact to production.
To identify process and equipment improvement opportunities (maintenance schedules and equipment capability / reliability).
To complete all maintenance activities on time as planned.
To be flexible in attendance to complete activities.
To follow instructions provided by site management / supervisors.
To maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times.
To be a proactive team member.
Improving technical skills and knowledge at all times.
To be IT competent and be able to complete shift reports detailing all relevant information to ensure continuation and / or review of repair.
Some overtime working is expected
To have some fabrication / welding skills
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
Recognised engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification.
3 - 5 years' engineering experience gained working within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in PPM and fault finding on hydraulics and pneumatics systems on modern machinery and equipment.
Electrical knowledge an advantage
Using computer systems.
Sound maintenance / engineering experience in a production environment, ideally a heavy engineering environment
For more information and to apply, please submit your up to date CV and our specialist team will be in touch as soon as possible.