Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer
Bridgwater
£35-40k DOE
Day Shifts Monday- Friday
My client is a successful wet wipe manufacturer in the Somerset area.

 They are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their small engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide array of Process, Converting and Packaging equipment in a day based role in the heart of Somerset.


 
Working as part of the Engineering team, and reporting to the Managing Director.

We are looking to recruit two mechanical engineers ideally with some electrical experience.

 This is a two shift engineering position   6am-2:15pm or 2pm-10:15 am Mon -Friday
 

The position will require both mechanical and electrical know-how, a hands on engineer with a multi-skilled capability is preferable.

Multi Skilled Engineerr Duties include:

·Plan and carry out Reactive and Planned Preventative Maintenance on site
·Resolving  day to day issues / problems Mechanical and Electrical.


·Provide innovative technical solutions to manufacturing problems primarily through the specification, sourcing and installation of appropriate machines or equipment.


·Sourcing of spare parts both mechanical and Electrical.


·Design special purpose machines or modifications for existing equipment when necessary.


·Determine the cost/efficiency benefits of alternative machinery and make suitable recommendations
·Produce detailed costings of engineering projects.


 
Multi Skilled Engineer Experience/ Qualifications:
·Qualified and experienced Mechanical Engineer with good and relevant experience in the Converting and Packaging  industry.


·Good engineering disciplines and controls and an excellent applied knowledge of relevant engineering, health and safety standards, legislation and regulations.


·Engineering qualification - HNC / NVQ  (minimum of HNC).


·Knowledge of CAD systems.


·Good communication skills and Ability to make decisions using own initiative.


·Knowledge of electrical control system, PLC, Inverter, motors and sensors would all be beneficial.


·Excellent problem solver who is proactive in recommending and implementing actions to solve issues or improve ways of working.


Benefits
Other benefits include free parking, canteen facilities, 20 days  holiday plus 8 days bholiday, modern facilities.

This role is commutable from Wells, Shepton Mallet, Yeovil, Taunton, Weston - Super - mare and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a engineer, production engineer, MS engineer